Thesis Statements - Inquizitive
Exam Question and Answer
A student has drafted several possible thesis statements for a rhetorical analysis of magazine ads. Which
of his thesis statements need revision?
The Dove Men+Care ad campaign is very interesting.
Advertising's portrayal of men is changing.
Dove's latest ads feature men taking care of children.
Two recent ads for men's grooming products challenge traditional media representations of masculinity
by portraying men as nurturing, emotional, and vulnerable. - Correct Answer: Needs Revision:
The Dove Men+Care ad campaign is very interesting.
Advertising's portrayal of men is changing.
Dove's latest ads feature men taking care of children.
Doesn't Need Revision:
Two recent ads for men's grooming products challenge traditional media representations of masculinity
by portraying men as nurturing, emotional, and vulnerable.
The following are thesis statements for an evaluation essay. Rank the thesis statements from most
effective to least effective, starting with the most effective one.
The Park of Roses is located in the middle of the city.
The city's park system has plusses and minuses.
The Park of Roses may be small, but its fountains, walking paths, and dozens of rose beds make it one of
the gems of the city's park system.
The Park of Roses is the best park in the city because it has more rose varieties than any of the other
parks. - Correct Answer: MOST to LEAST EFFECTIVE:
The Park of Roses may be small, but its fountains, walking paths, and dozens of rose beds make it one of
the gems of the city's park system.
, The Park of Roses is the best park in the city because it has more rose varieties than any of the other
parks.
The city's park system has plusses and minuses.
The Park of Roses is located in the middle of the city.
Which one of the following sentences best defines a thesis statement?
A statement that expresses a writer's personal opinion on a topic.
A statement that announces the subject of a piece of writing.
A statement that communicates the topic and main point of a piece of writing. - Correct Answer: A
statement that communicates the topic and main point of a piece of writing.
After watching the video below, identify additional activities that might help Carlos develop a tentative
thesis statement.
Jumping right into drafting—and not worrying about a thesis until later.
Talking with teachers, tutors, or peers about his research and brainstorming.
Giving feedback to his peers about their working thesis statements. - Correct Answer: Helpful:
Jumping right into drafting—and not worrying about a thesis until later.
Talking with teachers, tutors, or peers about his research and brainstorming.
Giving feedback to his peers about their working thesis statements.
Not helpful:
N/A
A good thesis statement for a rhetorical or literary analysis...
Makes an arguable claim about the text's meaning or purpose.
Makes a factual claim about the text.
Can be supported with evidence from the text under consideration.
Exam Question and Answer
A student has drafted several possible thesis statements for a rhetorical analysis of magazine ads. Which
of his thesis statements need revision?
The Dove Men+Care ad campaign is very interesting.
Advertising's portrayal of men is changing.
Dove's latest ads feature men taking care of children.
Two recent ads for men's grooming products challenge traditional media representations of masculinity
by portraying men as nurturing, emotional, and vulnerable. - Correct Answer: Needs Revision:
The Dove Men+Care ad campaign is very interesting.
Advertising's portrayal of men is changing.
Dove's latest ads feature men taking care of children.
Doesn't Need Revision:
Two recent ads for men's grooming products challenge traditional media representations of masculinity
by portraying men as nurturing, emotional, and vulnerable.
The following are thesis statements for an evaluation essay. Rank the thesis statements from most
effective to least effective, starting with the most effective one.
The Park of Roses is located in the middle of the city.
The city's park system has plusses and minuses.
The Park of Roses may be small, but its fountains, walking paths, and dozens of rose beds make it one of
the gems of the city's park system.
The Park of Roses is the best park in the city because it has more rose varieties than any of the other
parks. - Correct Answer: MOST to LEAST EFFECTIVE:
The Park of Roses may be small, but its fountains, walking paths, and dozens of rose beds make it one of
the gems of the city's park system.
, The Park of Roses is the best park in the city because it has more rose varieties than any of the other
parks.
The city's park system has plusses and minuses.
The Park of Roses is located in the middle of the city.
Which one of the following sentences best defines a thesis statement?
A statement that expresses a writer's personal opinion on a topic.
A statement that announces the subject of a piece of writing.
A statement that communicates the topic and main point of a piece of writing. - Correct Answer: A
statement that communicates the topic and main point of a piece of writing.
After watching the video below, identify additional activities that might help Carlos develop a tentative
thesis statement.
Jumping right into drafting—and not worrying about a thesis until later.
Talking with teachers, tutors, or peers about his research and brainstorming.
Giving feedback to his peers about their working thesis statements. - Correct Answer: Helpful:
Jumping right into drafting—and not worrying about a thesis until later.
Talking with teachers, tutors, or peers about his research and brainstorming.
Giving feedback to his peers about their working thesis statements.
Not helpful:
N/A
A good thesis statement for a rhetorical or literary analysis...
Makes an arguable claim about the text's meaning or purpose.
Makes a factual claim about the text.
Can be supported with evidence from the text under consideration.
