What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
a) explain evidence used to support an author's claim
b) leave the reader with questions about the main topic
c) persuade the reader to agree with the author's point
d) tell the reader what the writer will discuss in the essay

The correct answer is D) Tell the reader what the writer will discuss in the essay

Explanation:

In argumentative texts like essays, the thesis statement expresses the position or perspective the author of the essay supports. This means that by identifying the thesis statement you can know the purpose and topic or issue the author will discuss because the thesis is supported through evidence, reason, etc. during the essay. Additionally, the thesis statement is included in the introduction as this section of the essay explains what the text is about and its organization. According to this, the purpose of the thesis statement is to "tell the reader what the writer will discuss in the essay".

is there an image you meant to add?

explanation:

if i was falling raindrop:

1. land safely (pretty sure that’s a tough one)

2. wished that time slowed down

3. a beautiful ending