How would i describe a thesis statement? What are three essential elements of a thesis statement?

It tells whoever is reading the paper what it is about. It gives the reader the general idea.

1. States the goal of the paper
2.Doesn't give away the conclusion
3. Keeps the reader interested

What do you wish someone had told you about school when you were little?

I wish someone had told me that there would be a lot of drama at school. I also wish someone would have told me that the work would be easy it would just be a lot to do. Those are the only two things i wish someone would have told me when i was younger.

Is it ever ok to lie to protect someone's feelings?

I don't think it is o.k to lie to protect someones feelings. Unless it is like a really sensitive person you can kind of beat around the bush to protect there feelings. Other than that it isn't o.k to lie to protect someones feelings.

What is the hardest moral dilemma that you have ever faced?

I have never had to face a real moral dilemma. The dilemma's that i have faced are like should i get a haircut or not. I have not had any serious dilemmas.

What kinds of writing do i like?

I don't really like writing my self. The stuff that i like to read is urban stuff. I don't like reading stuff that is from a long time ago.

Can there be truth in fiction?

Yes, there can be truth in fiction. If it is a story that is like completely imaginary then there might not be any truth in that story. If you have a personal story that you share but you exaggerate it then there can be truth in that story.

How does jealousy affect a relationship?

Jealousy could be a good thing or a bad thing. If you are over jealous in a relationship it can come off as a bad thing. If you are not jealous at all and you act like you don't care that could also come off as a bad thing. If you are a little jealous and you act like you care its a good thing.

If a genie granted you three wishes, what would you wish for?

1. Money
2.World Peace
3.Cloning powers

Do you trust tim O'Brien? Why or why not? Does whether or not you trust O'Brien change the way that you see his stories?

What is courage? What kinds of people have courage?

I think courage is when you can do something the scares or frightens you. For example if you are scared to go skydiving and you still do it that is courage. I think everyone has some courage because at some point in your life you have to do something that you are scared of doing or you are scared of the consequences.

Is this sort of exaggeration the same as lying?

I don't think its lying because you are telling the same story. I think if the person knows that you are exaggerating just to get your point across then it's not lying. If the person doesn't know you are exaggerating then it could be mistaken as lying.