Thesis Distinctness Check

Identify which of these 3 thesis statements has 3 DISTINCT reasons vs. overlapping reasons. Justify in 1 sentence each. (A) 'I argue that verse form works for memoir because it slows pace, because it lets memory pause, and because rhythm matches breath.' (B) 'I argue that school should start later because students need sleep, because students function better with sleep, and because sleep is important.' (C) 'I argue that recycling helps the planet because it reduces waste, because it conserves resources, and because it lowers energy use.'

1. Distinct = each reason names a different angle.
2. If two reasons say 'sleep' or 'memory', they overlap.

• Marks all distinct.
• Misses subtle overlap in C.

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