What should a writer do prior to drafting a thesis statement?

a. completely finish researching
b. write at least three pages of the essay
c. examine the evidence to find the main point
d. refine and polish the statement using a checklist

What is the theme in “letter from birmingham jail”? how does the theme emerge and develop over the course of the text? use evidence from the text to support your response. your response should be at least two complete paragraphs

Which word identifies the purpose of the essay? a. direction b. directive c. defectiveness d. none of these select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

Which of these statements is evaluative in nature a) the short passage creates a brilliant and sketch of gabriel b) resulting from the fact that gabriel is observant, he is also reflective c) the way gabriel looks at his wife shows that he is a detached onlooker d) that gabriel is observant is evident from the minute details he notices