A thesis statement in the introduction of an opinion essay is a topic sentence (or two) that clearly states the writer's side of the argument and may briefly outline why he/she hold that position. If the essay is a kind of a for and against essay or problem-solution essay, then the thesis sentence(s) should just overview the writer's intention to tackle the topic without his/her own opinion.
By reading the thesis statement in the introduction part of an essay the reader will easily imagine what will be discussed next in the body paragraphs of the essay. For example:
- This essay looks at ideas in favour of and against early marriage (thesis sentence in a for and against essay). Then the body paragraphs of this essay will contain points supporting early marriage as well as points against getting married early.
- I strongly believe that universal free health care will bring many benefits to the government (thesis sentence in an opinion essay without introducing the supporting points). The reader knows that the writer supports universal free health care and in the body paragraphs he/she will illustrate his supporting points.
- This essay will discuss what should be done to improve the lives of elderly people (topic sentence in a problem-solution essay). Essential steps that should be done in order to improve the lives of the elderly will be presented in the body paragraphs.
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