Question

Select the most effective thesis statement.

	Artifacts and their use among different cultures.
	The glass chicken my grandmother gave me is very important to my culture.
	Everyone has artifacts that are important to them.
	My grandmother's glass chicken brings to my kitchen a connection with generations of women who have provided for their families.

Answer 1

Answer:

The most effective thesis statement is :

My grandmother's glass chicken brings to my kitchen a connection with generations of women who have provided for their families.

Reason:

Statement 1 is very vague and generalized. It neither specifies which cultures nor does it tell what kind of uses. It is a very superficial, general statement.

Statement 2 pertains to emotional attachment of the writer. A strong thesis statement should be defended by reason, not emotion.

Statement 3 is an already established fact. 'Everyone has......'  It cannot be an effective thesis statement as there is nothing left to defend and prove there.

Statement 4, however, is an effective thesis statement because its focus is narrowed down (to a connection). It is specific and precise. It can be defended with evidence. Hence it is the most effective of all the given options.