After reading the passage from a speech given in 1872, we can choose the following statement as the one directly expressing the author's thesis:
D. "[R]eal excellence often comes unheralded and from unexpected quarters." (paragraph 1, sentence 5)
<h3>What is a thesis statement?</h3>
- A thesis statement consists of one or two sentences that inform the reader of the author's opinion and of what idea will be developed in the text. The thesis also guides the author, so that she will not lose sight of her purpose with the text.
<h3>Where is the thesis in the passage?</h3>
- As usual, the thesis statement can be found at the end of the first paragraph. This passage is no exception. The thesis is the last sentence of paragraph 1, shown in option D.
- According to this thesis, the author will discuss how some people, although not perceived as special or as geniuses, can often achieve great success and excellence.
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thesis:
In the piece Othello, William Shakespare questioned social norms of racial stigma and misogyny by delivering feminism and equality concepts through his characters.
Answer:
Music was everywhere in New York City. Pedro loved to sing and dance to the city's rhythms. He wished to play a musical instrument some day. One day, Pedro learned that a venue was holding student concerts and that children would be able to learn about instruments and then perform. His father registered him and Pedro began to practice on the recorder. It was challenging at first and he gave up. Pedro explained to his father that he would not be participating in the concert afterall. "I know how excited you were," he said to Pedro. "I would hate for you to give up. You need to keep on trying." Pedro agreed to continue practicing and after weeks he noticed that it was getting easier. Pedro proudly took his place in the concert and listened to his recorder create a beautiful melody alongside the rest of the students'.
Answer:
A) Both wanted to restore the South to its pre-war state
Explanation:
Carpetbaggers were from the North, but they came to the south. Scalawags were originally from the South. They both opposed the social change of Reconstruction.
<em>Hope this helps! :-)</em>
Most likely C because dependent clause do not give a complete thought and needs to be added to an independent clause to form a complete sentence
