What phrase best defines a thesis statement?
A. the broad research topic
B the first sentence of a paper
C the specific point proven through careful research
D the general topic of a paper

It's to know your purpose before you read something because a purpose can:

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2. page 1: schlosser describes "just another gorgeous rocky mountain vista. and yet cheyenne mountain is hardly pristine." why do you think schlosser describes the beautiful cheyenne mountain scene in detail before describing the military installation that lies inside?