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Writing Workshop: Creating an Argumentative Essay

Question 4 • WV-US Studies

Read the sentence.Benjamin Franklin was one of the most extraordinary human beings the world has ever known.This would be a better thesis statement for an argumentative essay if it

Answer
A
named at least one way in which Franklin was great.
B
used a descriptive word other than extraordinary.
C
stated the writer’s viewpoint of Franklin.
D
contained a counterargument for readers who might not admire Franklin.

Explanation

A strong argumentative thesis makes a clear, supportable claim and gives readers a sense of the reasons behind it. The sentence calls Franklin “extraordinary,” but does not explain what made him great. Naming at least one way, such as his work as an inventor or public servant, would make the thesis more specific. The sentence already expresses a viewpoint, so C would not improve it as much.

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