CAEC Canadian Adult Education Credential Exam

What is the primary function of a thesis statement in a persuasive essay?

To summarize the main points of the essay in the introduction. To present a clear, debatable claim that will be argued throughout the essay. To provide a detailed background of the topic being discussed. To engage the reader with a surprising fact or a compelling anecdote.

Correct Answer:

To present a clear, debatable claim that will be argued throughout the essay.

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