Question

Which sentence is the thesis statement?

sentence 6

sentence 1

sentence 2

sentence 4

Answer 1

1)Senator at age thirty-two, Julius Caesar was a historical figure who accomplished many things. (2) Known as “one of Rome’s greatest generals and statesmen,” Caesar used his brilliant leadership and “helped make Rome the center of an empire that stretched across Europe.” (3) After studying oratory—the art of making speeches—in Greece, Caesar worked his way up through various political positions. (4) He first became the quaestor of Spain, then the aedile of Rome, then the pontifex maximus under the Consul (McGill 51). (5) Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 B.C. (6) Caesar’s sharp political instincts greatly advanced his economic and military power, allowing him to become the sole dictator of Rome in 44 B.C. (McGill 52).

sentence 2?

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I can see why you might think it's sentence 2. I actually think it might be sentence 6. One of the reasons being because a thesis statement is almost always put towards the end of the introductory paragraph. Also because it is claiming something that you will or have learned.

Answer 4

Hope I'm correct! I'm like 99% sure, lol. cx

Answer 5

ok also, (1) Senator at age thirty-two, Julius Caesar was a historical figure who accomplished many things. (2) Known as “one of Rome’s greatest generals and statesmen,” Caesar used his brilliant leadership and “helped make Rome the center of an empire that stretched across Europe.” (3) After studying oratory—the art of making speeches—in Greece, Caesar worked his way up through various political positions. (4) He first became the quaestor of Spain, then the aedile of Rome, then the pontifex maximus under the Consul (McGill 51). (5) Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 B.C. (6) Caesar’s sharp political instincts greatly advanced his economic and military power, allowing him to become the sole dictator of Rome in 44 B.C. (McGill 52).



Which sentence should be deleted or moved to another paragraph?

sentence 3

sentence 6

sentence 5

sentence 2

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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