thesis

T. Barter, L. Nguyen, L. Navarro, A. Norimatsu, A. Varma - Period 5

Thesis

In expository writing, a thesis statement is a sentence or a group of sentences that directly express the author's opinion, purpose, meaning, or proposition. Expository writing is usually judged by analyzing how accurately, effectively, and thoroughly a writer has proven the thesis.

1. a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, esp. one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections: He vigorously defended his thesis on the causes of war. 2. a subject for a composition or essay.

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