Question

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
A. to summarize the facts and statistics introduced in the paper
B. to define any vocabulary needed to understand the content of the paper
C. to tell the readers of the content, the argument, and direction of the paper
D. to identify the issues and prejudices that the audience connects to the paper

Answer 1

The purpose of a thesis statement is (C) to tell the readers of the content, the argument, and the direction of the paper.

The thesis argument is an important part of the paper and sets the tone for the audience and gives an idea as to what the rest of the paper will be about.