Identify Thesis Statements

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Where should a thesis statement appear?

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End of the introduction paragraph.

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Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay?

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The Hunger Games is a morality tale about the dangers of a political system that is dominated by the wealthy.

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A thesis statement should never:

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ask a question.

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How long should a thesis statement be?

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one sentence.

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A good thesis statement acts as a guide for the reader to understand what the paper is about. True or False?

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True.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What makes a strong thesis statement?

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A strong thesis statement is specific, arguable, and reflects the main idea of the essay.

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Can a thesis statement be a question?

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No, a thesis statement should not be a question.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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The purpose of a thesis statement is to inform the reader of the main argument or point of the essay.

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What should a thesis statement avoid?

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A thesis statement should avoid vague language and generalizations.