Thesis statement Flashcards
is a complete sentence that contains
one main idea. It is often a point , or idea, you want to
argue or support in an essay.
Thesis statement
A thesis statement that
contains _______ also helps a reader know how the essay
will be organized.
subpoints
The _____________ explains to a reader the main idea of
the essay, and the writer’s opinion on that idea.
thesis statement
The thesis statement comes at the _____ of the introductory paragraph. This sentence tells the reader that he/she can expect to read in the rest of the essay.
end
A thesis statement is usually _____ sentence.
one
A ________ does not just state the topic, by itself, but also lists subtopics/subpoints.
thesis statement
states an opinion or attitude on a topic.
thesis statement
A thesis statement is a _________ that could
be argued.
claim or fact
In writing a thesis statemet, avoid using the _____– person (I believe, In my
opinion, etc.)
first
thesis statement contains sub-points or sub-topics
(reasons). (T/F)
T
Do not state the obvious. (T/F)
T
Good thesis statements often express a writer’s opinion or attitude on a particular topic. This makes the thesis statement more specific and requires the writer to explain or prove his/her opinion in the essay. (T/F)
T
