What is a thesis statement? - Correct Answer: A single sentence that announces to your reader exactly
what you intend to argue,to prove, to refute, to describe, to tell or to explain
What voice pattern does a thesis statement use? - Correct Answer: A thesis uses active voice to sum up
the main idea into a single sentence
Where two places can a thesis statement found? - Correct Answer: The last sentence of the first
paragraph, and the first sentence in the last paragraph.
What is included in a thesis? - Correct Answer: Where you stand on the issue, what subtopics will be
covered, and in what order the essay will be written in
What is a topic? - Correct Answer: The sub-subject that falls under one major subject
Example: you write about sports and you choose soccer, the subject is sports but the topic is soccer
What should one remember when writing a thesis? - Correct Answer: The way you write the thesis,
negative or positive, will affect how the reader views it and how you will have to support it
How can you find your thesis? - Correct Answer: Choose a question or write a question that seems most
appropriate to your main point,audience,and assignment. Then answer it in a single sentence
What point of view can you NOT write a thesis in? - Correct Answer: First person
What happens if you answer another question while writing your thesis? - Correct Answer: You have
strayed from your thesis and need to rewrite your thesis or get back on topic.
How are strong thesis statements structured? - Correct Answer: In the form of a complex sentence