Question

Which describes a purpose of a thesis statement?

1.It identifies what readers should know going forward.
2.It shows a student’s point of view on a topic.
3.It supports a student’s point of view on a topic.
4.It summarizes what readers should take away
I know what the definition is but none of these answers look/sound right

Answer 1

The statement that describes a purpose of a thesis statement is ".It shows a student’s point of view on a topic." Option 2 is correct.

A thesis statement presents the ideas of the writer in one or two sentences. It should introduce the topic of the paper as well as make a comment about the writer's position in relation to the topic. The thesis statement should tell your reader what the paper will deal with and keep the argument focused.