What is the goal of a thesis statement? •to establish focus and make a claim
•to explain the author's point of view to the audience
•to act as evidence supporting a claim
•to summarize what the essay is about

In shooting an elephant by george orwell how do the burmese view the british

What word or words suggest they have a monotonous marriage? in the lamb to the slaughter

Which line of dialogue best describes mrs. x’s sense of superiority over miss y at the begging of the play? a. “if you wanted to shoot me it wouldn’t be so surprising, because i stood in your way.” b. “home is the best of all, the theatre next and children—well, you wouldn’t undertake that.” c. i embroidered them myself—i can’t bear tulips, but he wants tulips on everything.” d. it’s sinful to sit here and make fun of ones husband this way when he is kind and a good little man.”