Question

Think of a novel or short story that you appreciated. Write an example of a poor thesis statement for that text and explain why it is a poor example.

Answer 1

Answer: Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “’The Raven” depicts how extreme mental depression can lead a person to insanity. For this topic, this type of thesis statement would not work:

“The Raven” explores how a bird has a harmful effect on the poem’s speaker.

A thesis statement should define the central idea or claim made about a text. This thesis statement just summarizes the poem’s plot. It doesn’t make a debatable argument or claim.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Example: when the writer didn't obviously write a clear thesis and didn't introduce it inthe writing