Question

Which thesis statements are effective for an informative essay about developments in the English language? Check

all that apply
-The English language has changed due to the development of new technologies throughout history
-I believe that the English language should change to be more universal.
-Colonialism had a major effect on the development of the English language.
-Shakespeare's important contributions to language should be celebrated by those who research language,
literature, and the arts.
-Languages around the world are constantly changing for many reasons, but English is the only language
important enough to research

Answer 1

The second and fourth statements are opinions; opening an informational essay with such obvious bias will most likely turn away a good portion of potential readers at the get-go, making all the time and effort put into the drafting of this piece all for naught!

Although it has been quite a long time (33 years), since I was a student, at that time I was taught that one’s bias should rarely, if ever, be included in an informational essay; should one choose to do so in spite of all recommendations to the contrary, best to do so at the end of the article as deftly as possible, so as not to even alert the reader to the fact that it was done, if at all possible. The readers will not all be in agreement with you, and the point of this writing is to convey information. That cannot happen if you’ve alienated a chunk of the audience one hopes to have read this.

But, then again I may be way off base. As I said, it’s been awhile.