Look at the outline for a compare-and-contrast essay of two editorials. 1. Introduction A. __________ 2. Editorial one A. Evaluate the argument 3. Editorial two A. Evaluate the argument 3. Compare and contrast A. Which is more effective? 5. Conclusion Which best fills in the blank in the outline?

An introduction to a compare-and-contrast essay usually ends with its thesis statement, which presents the essay’s main claim and previews the comparison. Details from either editorial and supporting evidence belong in the body sections, where the arguments are evaluated. Therefore, “Thesis statement” best fills the blank.

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