Answer:
Since you have not specified a subject for the argument, the thesis statement shown below refers to an argument about the importance of reading.
"Reading stimulates an individual's cognitive development, allowing him to have a greater perception of his social, civil, political, economic and cultural responsibilities."
Explanation:
A thesis statement is established through a sentence that addresses the main theme of an essay or research, exposing that theme and the position of the author of the text in relation to it directly and clearly. Thus, the thesis statement establishes not only the subject and the main claim that will be addressed in the text, but also determines the tone of the work.
The following are the answers to your questions and please if you don't mind, don't post to many questions in just one posting.
#1 D P'u Yi realizes that the splendor is reserved for his position and not for him
#2 <span>B "To show how they loved me and cared for me, the high consorts also sent a responsible eunuch to report on how I had 'consumed viands.' This too was a formality."</span>
overall tone: foreboding
words that help establish tone: sickly prey and shadows
how they create tone: they have dark, ominous connotations
i just answered this question on ed so i know this is correct :)
