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predators.
Too narrow: 
In “The Open Boat,” the repetition of “If I am going to be drowned” conveys Crane’s
theme of the indifference of nature.
Balanced: 
In “The Open Boat,” Crane uses several stylistic techniques to convey his theme of the 
indifference of nature.
3. A thesis statement is not simply an announcement of the subject matter. You need to tell readers what you
are going to say about your subject.
Announcement:
This paper will discuss some of the erroneous theories about the causes of the Great 
Depression.
Thesis statement:
The Great Depression was caused neither by the stock market crash of 1929 nor the
Smoot Hawley Tariff Act.
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Admissions officers typically spend about three to four minutes on each application essay. They’re not bound
by any rule that says they have to read each one from start to finish. The best way to guarantee a full read and
a better chance that your essay will help the admissions officer put your application in the “yes” pile is to hook
the reader, and only gradually reveal your subject. If you hand your subject, and your treatment of that subject,
to him or her in the opening paragraph, you’re providing a great reason to stop reading.
4. A thesis statement is not simply a question or list of questions. You still need to tell your reader what idea
you are going to develop in your essay (the answer to one or more of your questions).
Question: