Which of the following best describes the condition of your thesis statement at the end of prewriting?

• A. You should have three or four possible thesis statements ready by the time you've finished prewriting.
• B. You don't need to worry about a thesis statement at the prewriting stage.
That will come during the drafting stage.
• C. Your thesis statement should be set in stone, and you shouldn't change it for the rest of the writing process.
• D. You should have a good idea of what your thesis statement will be, but you can and should adjust it as you go along.

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• D. You should have a good idea of what your thesis statement will be, but you can and should adjust it as you go along.

This answer acknowledges that while you should have a strong sense of your thesis by the end of prewriting, it's important to remain flexible and open to refining it as you continue through the drafting and revising stages. This approach allows for better alignment with the evolving content and insights you gain during the writing process.