Question

Which statement is not an example of an effective thesis for an essay comparing two texts about the life of Abraham Lincoln?

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) both Davis and Kneip wrote about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

The statement that is not an example of effective thesis for an essay comparing two texts about the life of Abraham Lincoln is: Both Davis and Kneip wrote about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

A well-written statement for a thesis must be specific, clear, direct, not ambiguous like: “Both Davis and Kneip, wrote about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.” This is a general statement, an ambiguous one. It sounds more like the title of a note.

A good thesis title is specific and establishes the central focus of the work. It is also engaging and argumentative. By reading the statement, the reader can identify the purpose or the aim of the essay.  

Answer 2

A. Is the correct answer