Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement?

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The question asks which statement is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement.
Since the provided data lists only one item in the answer field—"It must be emotional."—and the answer_options array is empty, we lack the full set of competing statements to analyze individually. Nevertheless, we can reason about the general characteristics of a strong thesis statement and why the given option is typically considered incorrect.
Consider common traits of a strong thesis statement: it should be clear and specific, present an arguable claim (not a statement of fact or description), be concise, and indicate the scope of the argument. A strong thesis rarely, if ever, relies on emotion as its foundational basis; instead, it relies on reasoned assertion and evidence to support a claim. Therefore, the idea that a strong thesis must be emotional would generally be false.
Why this option is typically incorrect: statements that rely on emotion tend to be subjective or appeals to feeling rather than presenting a concrete, debatable claim backed by reasoning and evidence. A strong thesis strives for objectivity and clarity, using precise terms that can be defended with analysis, data, or examples. Emotions may appear in the discussion or writing, but they are not the defining characteristic of a strong thesis.
Why other, typical options (not shown here) are usually incorrect when claimed as NOT characteristics: if an option suggested that a strong thesis is broad, vague, or merely stating a fact, those would be incorrect because a strong thesis should be specific, arguable, and debatable. If an option claimed the thesis lacks a clear scope or fails to guide the essay, that would also be incorrect.
In summary, given the commonly accepted criteria, the statement "It must be emotional" does not align with what makes a strong thesis statement, which is built on clarity, specificity, and arguability rather than emotional appeal.
Note: If you can provide the complete list of answer options, I can walk through each one specifically and indicate which are characteristics of a strong thesis and which is NOT, with targeted explanations for each choice.

EDUTL 1902 SP2025 (13371) Reading Quiz: Reliable Sources, Argumentation, and Organization

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement?

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