You should map out what you are going to write about in your body paragraphs (pre-writing, outline, four-square). What are the main points in each paragraph that could help you to form the statement? Once you have that, it should make writing the thesis statement a bit easier. If this is just a general overview, you could write something like, "Tchaikovsky's composition was shaped by many events that occurred early in life, during his adult life, and long after he passed away." Again, it would largely depend on what you want your reader to know about the paragraphs they are about to read.
Answer:
Greg opened the door and found his father pacing the kitchen with a worried look in his eye. When he saw Greg, his face broke out into a smile. “Where on earth have . . . ,” he started to say. But then he stopped and pulled Greg toward him in a big bear hug. “Forget it, it doesn’t matter anymore. I’m just glad you’re home,” he said.
Greg looked up at the man he had never understood before. “Thanks, Dad,” he said.
“For what?” his father asked.
Greg smiled, and answered, “Everything.”
Answer:
Hana-Saki-Jiji is fighting envy.
Explanation:
"The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Flower" shows a couple who have to deal with the envy and evil of their neighbors. That's because this couple gets many blessings and valuable things in their lives, through their dog. However, the jealous neighbor tries to get these blessings for him and ends up destroying everything good that the blessed neighbors have.
I'd say this means he wants forgiveness or reconciliation :)
C is the choice I would make because I believe the writer is planning to answer this question: "and how come we think dogs are so smart". The writer never tells us what dogs can't do (a) or mention others being dumb (b) and doesn't make fun of humans (d)
