Introductions Quick Check 2 of 52 of 5 Items Question Use the statements to answer the 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? (1 point) Responses The first statement avoids opinions. The first statement avoids opinions. The first statement uses description to draw readers in. The first statement uses description to draw readers in. The first statement includes a transition. The first statement includes a transition. The first statement summarizes a central idea. The first statement summarizes a central idea. Skip to navigation page 14 of 14
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The correct response is: The first statement summarizes a central idea.
This is because the first statement encapsulates a central concept about the immigrant experience at Ellis Island, making it more effective as a thesis statement. It conveys a specific idea that can be explored in greater detail, whereas the second statement is more opinion-based and less focused on a central idea.
