Thesis Claim Statement

Which is the better claim statement?

• The Hunger Games is a science fiction adventure film based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins.

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

What is the central claim or main point of an essay?

• introduction

• thesis statement

• conclusion

• evidence

In academic writing, which component of an essay serves as a comprehensive assertion that encapsulates the central argument and guides the direction of the discourse?

• Hypothesis

• Statistical Analysis

• Thesis Statement

• Literature Review

a sentence that states the purpose of an essay

• opinion

• statistics

• thesis statement

• counterargument

What part of this statement is the claim:

Thor is better than Iron Man because he has an indestructible hammer, he doesn't need suit of armor, and he has super strength.

• because he has an indestructible hammer, he doesn't need suit of armor, and he has super strength.

• Thor is better than Iron Man

What is the main idea of an essay called?

• opinion

• fact

• thesis statement

• introduction

Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• This is a strong thesis statement.

• This is NOT a strong thesis statement.

Which of these makes the best thesis statement?

• The reasons why I came to the United States to study.

• There were many reasons why I came to the United States to study.

• Coming to the United states to study is important because for a different education and a new outlook on life.

Is the following a complete thesis statement: "I would like to become a chef when I finish school."

• Yes, it contains a claim and a reason.

• No, it is either missing a claim or reason.

Is the following a complete thesis statement: "Though many people dismiss hip hop as offensive, hip hop music offers urban youth an important opportunity for artistic expression, and allows them to articulate the poetry of the street."

• Yes, it contains a claim and a reason.

• No, it is either missing a claim or reason.