Purpose of a Thesis Statement. A thesis statement is usually the last sentence of the first paragraph of a composition. It states the topic of the paper and the argument the author will make about the topic.
maybe the author just want to keep that info secret and the story maybe not true at all so author doesn't want to tell readers, that what I think!
The correct answer is 2. Jonathan is grateful that his house still stands,
since the surrounding area is wartorn.
Explanation:
In stories, the setting includes the place where actions take place. Additionally, this factor has a great impact on the story and even the characters. In the case of the excerpt presented, the fact Jonathan house is almost intact while a huge nearby building was destroyed makes Jonathan feels grateful, this feeling can be seen in "This newest miracle was his little house in Ogui Overside" that shows Jonathan is surprised but happy or in "But what was that?" that shows Jonathan appreciates the house was not destroyed even when there minor damages.
C) It was recognized as a persuasive statement of rights and grievances.
