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You chose the following answer to Question 1:
| a) In "A Story of an
Hour," Kate Chopin has written an amazing story about a married
woman's feelings. |
This story is about a married woman's feelings, so this is a true
statement. It is not a good thesis statement, however.
1) The assignment is to write an argumentative essay about the
theme of the work. The theme is not stated in this sentence.
2) It is an accurate statement about the story, so it is a
fact. An argumentative thesis must state a position or an
observation that others could disagree with. This one does not.
3) The story is characterized as "amazing" in this
sentence. While "amazing" is not a fact, it is not
something that can be proved either. "Amazing" is
entirely a subjective judgment, so it is not a suitable word for an
argumentative thesis.
Of the remaining choices, which is the best thesis statement?
Choice
b) In "A Story of an
Hour," Kate Chopin is showing that men and women have complicated
relationships.
Choice
c) In "A Story of an Hour,"
Kate Chopin is arguing that Mrs. Mallard would be happier if she were
unmarried.
Choice
d) In "A Story of an Hour,"
Kate Chopin is arguing that women are happier if they are
unmarried.
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