Determine whether each thesis statement is weak or strong. A] The number of homeless citizens

in the United States has recently

increased.

B] Smoking should be outlawed because

it causes many health problems, such

as breathlessness and lung disease.

C] The jeans industry targets its

advertisements to appeal to

young adults.

D] The invention of vaccinations has

had a major effect on humans by

wiping out a number of deadly

diseases.

[Weak thesis Statement] [Strong thesis Statement]

Read the following excerpt from f. scott fitzgerald's the great gatsbyin the ditch beside the road, right side up, but violentlyshorn of one wheel, rested a new coupé which had leftgatsby's drive not two minutes before. the sharp jut of awall accounted for the detachment of the wheel, whichwas now getting considerable attention from half a dozencurious chauffeurs. however, as they had left their carsblocking the road, a harsh, discordant din from those in therear had been audible for some time, and added to thealready violent confusion of the scene.which statement provides the best analysis of the symbolism in thepassage? a. the phrase "discordant din" echoes the theme of disillusionment.b. the words "violent confusion" convey the abandonment of theamerican dreamc. the cars suggest the carelessness and recklessness of the upperclassd. the ditch represents the moral decay that was occurring inamerica at the time.