Use the statements to answer the question.

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?

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Responses which answer is correct explain why it is

The first statement includes a transition.
The first statement includes a transition.

The first statement uses description to draw readers in.
The first statement uses description to draw readers in.

The first statement summarizes a central idea.
The first statement summarizes a central idea.

The first statement avoids opinions.
The first statement avoids opinions.
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Answer 1

The correct response is: The first statement summarizes a central idea.

Explanation: The first statement presents a central idea about the emotional experience of new immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, which can be explored and supported with further details. In contrast, the second statement presents a more subjective opinion about visiting Ellis Island, lacking a clear central idea that can be developed into a cohesive argument or exploration.