Ideally, the author states the main thesis for a chapter in the first paragraph or two.
a. true
b. false

A). True.

Explanation:

The above assertion is true as it proposes a true claim that the authors usually reveal their thesis statement in the introductory paragraphs only. It is mentioned right after the introduction either in the first paragraph or in the second.

The thesis statement serve to disclose the central argument or claim of the author that is mentioned at the very beginning that directs the rest of the essay or paper which is devoted to substantiate the claim/argument(as offered in thesis statement) through offering sufficient evidences that help persuade the audience towards the end to believe in your claim. Therefore, the given assertion is 'true'.

he wants to suppress a potential uprising of the animals.

he wants to distract the animals from learning the truth.

he wants to prove to the other animals that he is

powerful

explanation:

i dont care if you mark brainliest cause im not desperate