Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Cheeseburger
Most people will probably write about commentaries, but without a thesis paragraph to map your essay, the paper will start with someone jabbering about their own opinions. This could confuse readers and leave them wandering what point the author was trying to make. The thesis has the imperative task of grabbing the reader’s attention. A paragraph starting with someone’s complaints about a McDonald’s cheeseburger would not interest anyone to read further. If one were to start their paragraph with a thesis describing the lethal qualities of a quarter-pounder cheeseburger, it would certainly make one want to read more of what the author has to say. Commentaries are necessary, but most people only glance at the beginning to decide if it’s worth getting to the heart of the essay where the commentaries reside.
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That makes sense. Although I wrote about commentary, I still agree. The commentary isn't truly informitive, but the thesis is. The thesis is basically the essay in a nutshell.
ReplyDeleteLethal cheeseburger? I haven't had lunch yet, but I know what I won't be eating!
I saw the title, and I immediately knew who wrote it.
ReplyDeleteI whole heartily agree, you yourself give a decent sampling of a thesis statement. There is one line that appears to be in disorder,line 7 if you count each coma a line. I believe you forgot to put in a word or two but other wise a great blog.
ReplyDeletep.s.I like the title it caught my eye.
Thank you! I got it fixed. I like honest people.
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