Which of the following is the formal definition of a thesis statement?

a. A thesis statement is a generalization written in precise terms that presents a controlling idea about a subject.

b. A thesis is the most general statement in an essay that lets the readers know the essay's subject.
c. A thesis lets the readers know the subject, audience, purpose, and genre of a piece of writing.

d. A thesis is a general statement that comes at the end of the introduction and gives a summary of what the paper will cover.


a. A thesis statement is a generalization written in precise terms that presents a controlling idea about a subject.

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