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Critical Thesis Statements 101

yeah I have no idea what that even is

Critical essay = essay that examines or analyzes a text

Thesis = statement that convince others you have a logical, interesting view of the subject

1. Did I answer the question?

2. Does it offer a way to understand the novel?

3. Did I take a position others could oppose?

4. Could a reader's reaction be "so what?"

the four tests

"THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS is about a demon who blames another demon for mistakes."

Is this a good thesis statement?

Did I answer the question?

Does it offer a way to understand the novel?

Have I taken a position others could oppose?

Could a reader say "so what?"

"THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS encourages us to take personal responsibility in order to live a life of faith."

How about this one?

Did I answer the question?

Does it offer a way to understand the novel?

Have you taken a position others could oppose?

Could a reader say "so what?"

"In the cycle of blame passed between demons in THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, CS Lewis suggests that in order for our faith to mature, we must accept responsibility for our own mistakes."

This???

Did I answer the question?

Does it offer a way to understand the novel?

Have I taken a position others could oppose?

"so what?"

Edit your thesis statement. Make sure it passes the four tests. When you're done, stand up, find your partner, and read them aloud to each other, then ask the questions. (e.g. "Have I answered the question?"

Now what?

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