Leila says that a thesis statement summarizes the topic of an essay.

Lucas says a thesis statement states the writer's point of view. Who is correct?
• A. Only Lucas is correct.
• B. Only Leila is correct.
• C. Neither Leila nor Lucas is correct.
• D. Both Leila and Lucas are correct.

1 answer

A. Only Lucas is correct.

A thesis statement does state the writer's point of view on the topic of an essay, rather than just summarizing the topic.