College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

To summarize the essay's main points
To outline the essay in a logical order
To provide the reader with an overview of the essay's main argument
To introduce the topic of the essay

The correct answer is: To provide the reader with an overview of the essay's main argument

A thesis statement is meant to provide the reader with a clear and concise overview of the main argument or point of the essay. Option A, summarizing the main points, is not the main purpose of a thesis statement, as that would be the role of the essay's conclusion. Option B, outlining the essay's structure, is also not the purpose of a thesis statement, as it serves a broader purpose of summarizing the main argument. Option D, introducing the topic, is not the primary purpose of the thesis statement as it simply states what the essay will be about, but does not clearly present the main argument. Therefore, option C, providing an overview of the main argument, is the best and most accurate purpose of a thesis statement.