Question #N1010

The essay's thesis statement is the most important part. It's the central idea of the essay, and it's what the entire essay is about. The thesis statement should be clearly stated, and it should be placed in the introduction. The thesis statement should be specific, and it should be arguable. A strong thesis statement can help to make the essay clear, focused, and persuasive. What is the function of a thesis statement?

The function of a thesis statement is to
A. create a persuasive argument for the reader to agree with.
B. provide a detailed explanation of the essay’s main points.
C. sum up the essay’s main points and indicate the overall theme.
D. introduce the essay’s topic and state the central idea.