Question

Using what you know about thesis statements, which of the following is the best thesis statement if the writer wants to focus on the plot and structure? Select one:
a. "The Three Little Pigs" is about a big bad wolf who attacks and terrorizes three little pigs. It is a very moving story about hope and loss.
b. The big bad wolf is often looked at as evil, but by examining his motivations and actions, it becomes easy to see he is merely misunderstood.
c. The repetition nature of the story, through the failings of the three little pigs, the language, and even the repetitive nature of the wolf’s attacks, help to build a set of expectations in "The Three Little Pigs" that makes it easy to identify the lesson of the story.
d. The ending of "The Three Little Pigs" sends the lesson that we should all love and support our family members, no matter their failings.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. The repetition nature of the story, through the failings of the three little pigs, the language, and even the repetitive nature of the wolf’s attacks, help to build a set of expectations in "The Three Little Pigs" that makes it easy to identify the lesson of the story.

Explanation:

The thesis statement is the sentence that expresses the main idea of a piece of writing, such as an expository essay, argumentative essay or in this case a story. It makes a claim, directly answering a question. Option C is the one that best expresses the structure of the story, for example when mentioning repetition, and the plot.