At what point in an interpretive essay should the thesis be introduced?

a.
in the first paragraph

b.
in the conclusion

c.
in the body

d.
in the first sentence

5. how might the statement, “the almighty has his own purposes” (line 39) relate to lincoln’s purpose in giving this speech?

I’ve given a lot of thought to what one of them should be, and the answer seems clear.

Questions 1–2: identify the dependent clause and circle the independent clause. 1. since carmen was so hungry, she stopped at the deli and bought a sandwich. 2. the train was running late as usual, so kristen decided to call a taxi.