Which is the most effective thesis statement for an essay about how Romantic poems often illustrate Wordsworth’s idea that poetry should present the ordinary in unusual ways?
Answer
A
"Ode to the West Wind," "She walks in beauty," and "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" all present something ordinary in unusual and creative ways.
B
Some poems present the ordinary in unusual and creative ways, which is very effective for engaging an audience.
C
Wordsworth had many ideas about poetry, including the idea that poetry should present ordinary situations and experiences.
D
Romantic poems are known for reflecting many of Wordsworth's ideas about what should be included in poetry.