What revision, if any, is needed to make this thesis statement more effective? In the novel Lord of the Flies, William Golding uses Ralph, with his leadership, initial optimism, and naivete, as a symbol for order and civilization.

a) It needs to address meaning, or the "so what?"

b) It needs to be arguable or defensible.

c) It should provide evidence for the position.

d) It should provide the last names of characters.

e) No revision is needed; the thesis is effective.

Geoffrey is writing a paper investigating friendly-fire incidents in recent us military actions. which paragraph topic would be relevant to his paper and would therefore merit inclusion in his final draft? a) a paragraph criticizing us military actions in the viet nam war b) a paragraph discussing how friendly-fire incidents are investigated c) a paragraph describing what basic boot camp is like for a new army enlistee eliminate d) a paragraph discussing how hard an extended military service can be on a family

Which best compares the authors’ purposes in silent spring and “save the redwoods”? both authors want readers to protect human rights. both authors want readers to focus on saving trees. both authors intend to entertain readers with their essays. both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.

What are the authors purposes in writing its our world too young people who are making a difference