Question
Statement 1: for many new immigrants, arriving at Ellis Island was a hopeful but anxious experience. Statement 2: Ellis Island is a place rich with history that everyone should visit at least once.
Why is the first statement a better example of a thesis statement than the second statement?
The first statement avoids opinions.
The first statement summarizes a central idea.
The first statement includes a transition.
The first statement uses description to draw readers in
Why is the first statement a better example of a thesis statement than the second statement?
The first statement avoids opinions.
The first statement summarizes a central idea.
The first statement includes a transition.
The first statement uses description to draw readers in
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The first statement is a better example of a thesis statement than the second statement because it summarizes a central idea. It captures the complex emotions experienced by many new immigrants at Ellis Island, providing a clear focus for discussion or exploration in an essay or analysis. In contrast, the second statement expresses a personal opinion about the importance of visiting Ellis Island, which is less focused and specific as a thesis.