Which sentence is the strongest thesis statement for an essay on 'The Great Gatsby'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Fitzgerald uses Gatsby's failed quest to criticise the American dream.
- Step 1: A strong thesis makes a clear, arguable claim about the text.
Answer
Fitzgerald uses Gatsby's failed quest to criticise the American dream.
Why not the others: The other sentences are statements of fact or intentions.
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