Thesis
LSAT glossary · Reading Comprehension
Definition
A precise, defensible central claim that answers the task and controls the organization of the argument.
Thesis in plain English
Make one contestable claim that answers the task and previews the standard guiding your judgment. Every body paragraph should advance or qualify that same claim.
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