Question

Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(02.05 MC)

Kathryn is writing a problem and solution essay about the lionfish. Her thesis statement reads:

The Florida Wildlife Commission says the lionfish, which looks disgusting, is a species causing horrible problems for the fishing industry in Florida and I believe that we need to stop it before it eats all of the cute baby snapper and grouper.

What makes this thesis statement ineffective?

A: It does not state the author's ideas about the topic in one sentence.
B: It includes opinion, emotion, and first-person point of view.
C: None of the statements can be supported by valid research.
D: There is no issue with this thesis statement

Answer 1

B) It includes opinion, emotion, and first-person point of view.

Step-by-step explanation:

In stating that 'I believe that we need to stop it', the statement uses opinion and first-person. The following 'cute baby snapper and grouper' uses opinion and emotion.