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?
(1 point)
The first statement avoids opinions.
The first statement uses description to draw readers in.
The first statement summarizes a central idea.
The first statement includes a transition.

Answer 1

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

A strong thesis statement typically summarizes the main idea or argument of a piece of writing, while the second statement offers a subjective opinion about visiting Ellis Island.