Question

Two teachers are discussing thesis statements. Teacher A says that a thesis statement should reflect the main idea of the paragraph that it's in. Teacher B says that the thesis statement should reflect the main idea of the entire essay. Who is correct?

A. Both Teacher A and Teacher B
B. Teacher A
C. Teacher B
D. Neither Teacher A nor Teacher B

Answer 1

Teacher B

The thesis statement should reflect the main ideas in one or two sentences. Typically it should present the topic of your and also show were you are positioned relating to the topic.The thesis helps guide your writing and keep your argument focused.