Question

1 Which sentence would make the strongest thesis statement?

Irish poet Seamus Heaney wrote a translation of the epic poem Beowulf, a story about monsters and heroes,
Over the years numerous people have written translations of the poem Beowulf
Because of its poetic language, Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf is the most widely read version today,
Beowulf is an oplo narrative poem of Anglo-Saxon origin, but the author is unknown

Answer 1

Because of its poetic language, Seamus Heaney’s translation of Beowulf is the most widely read version today.

Step-by-step explanation:

A thesis statement should include a debatable or arguable claim that your report will prove or illustrate by providing evidence from your sources.

Answer 2

Because of its poetic language, Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf is the most widely read version today

Step-by-step explanation:

A strong thesis statement is one that is defensible but not unarguable. It generally makes a claim and provides a reason for this claim. This corresponds w/ third option.