Wendy was assigned to write a literary analysis of the article "Old Enough,” by Dolores Salamon. In the article, the author argues that the voting age should be lowered from eighteen to sixteen. Wendy believed the author’s argument that sixteen-year-olds are just as mature and responsible as eighteen-year-olds was logical and convincing. Wendy believed the author’s examples of sixteen-year-olds having the responsibility of being students, having jobs, and in some states holding drivers’ licenses were valid points.

Question

Wendy’s thesis statement for her literary analysis is "Salamon effectively details that sixteen-year-olds have just as many responsibilities as older teens, who are often working students.”

Which choice best describes Wendy’s thesis statement?

Wendy’s thesis needs revision because it contains details about the topic.
Wendy’s thesis is acceptable because it contains quotations about the topic.
Wendy’s thesis needs revision because it expresses a position that cannot be proven with text evidence.
Wendy’s thesis is acceptable because it expresses a viewpoint and has text evidence.

Answer 1

The best choice that describes Wendy’s thesis statement is:

Wendy’s thesis is acceptable because it expresses a viewpoint and has text evidence.

Wendy's thesis presents a clear stance on the issue and indicates that she will support her viewpoint with evidence from the article, which strengthens the argument.