Question

Methods of logical organization used to prove a thesis in a formal essay include: _____. (Select all that apply.)

Answer 1

Reasons, incidents, examples

You need proof of instances that back your thesis

Answer 2

The correct answers are “reasons”, “examples”, and “incidents”. The thesis statement is the most important sentence in the introduction of an essay, since it states the specific topic of the essay and introduces the controlling ideas. In order to prove such thesis, the writer should include reasons in the body paragraphs. Such reasons could be developed in different paragraphs or all reasons in one. Examples and incidents should also be included to prove a thesis, since they would support the reasons stated in the body paragraphs with evidence.