How can the reader use the thesis statement?

to aid in the comprehension of the main ideas in the essay
as a guide for planning, researching, and writing the paper
as a snapshot of the writer's personal background and beliefs
to adapt an alphanumeric outline into decimal notation

Question

How can the reader use the thesis statement?

to aid in the comprehension of the main ideas in the essay
as a guide for planning, researching, and writing the paper
as a snapshot of the writer's personal background and beliefs
to adapt an alphanumeric outline into decimal notation

anonymous · Answer

http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/thesis-statements/ It says in this article that it is to help the reader understand what they are reading. So this would make it the first choice.