What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

a. explain evidence used to support an author's claim

b. leave the reader with questions about the main topic

c. persuade the reader to agree with the author's point

d. tell the reader what the writer will discuss in the essay

The answer is B. Tell the reader what the writer will discuss in the essay

D

Explanation:

The thesis statement serves the purpose of informing the reader what the writer is going to discuss in the essay. The thesis statement tends to be contained in a concise sentence which carries the main idea of the academic paper written. When an academic assigment is to be written, it is important to specify the points to be developed in the paper and use reliable sources in support of the ideas transmitted.

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