Which of the writing prompts below calls for an explanatory thesis? Describe the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe and those of Stephen King, and then award the title “Best American Horror Writer.” Analyze the differences between Japanese cooking and Chinese cooking, and then explain why you like one more than the other. Compare and contrast the Great Depression (1929-1940) and the Great Recession (2008-2009) to determine which one was worse. Use data, anecdotes, and examples to compare and contrast living in a small, rural community with living in a large, urban center.