The thesis statement belongs at the end of the first paragraph. Use the sentences below to identify which statement would be considered a STRONG thesis statement. * To stop the alarming rise in the number of violent crimes committed every year, our courts must hand out tougher sentences. Crime must be stopped.

Answer 1

The first statement, "To stop the alarming rise in the number of violent crimes committed every year, our courts must hand out tougher sentences," would be considered a STRONG thesis statement. It presents a clear argument and suggests a specific course of action, which can be supported and elaborated upon in the paper. The second statement, "Crime must be stopped," is more vague and does not provide a clear direction for the argument.