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How is a thesis statement written for an argumentative essay?

First, a thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or claim of the essay, research paper. By definition, a thesis is an argument. To present research that is fair, you must look a both sides of the argument and allow the reader to reach his or her own conclusion. I other words, state and argument and then refute it. Here is an example: "The consumption of more than 50 grams of sodium can can raise the diastolic blood pressure level by 10 points, leading to health issues. However, a 2019 experiment performed by Smith (2021) revealed that consuming high amounts of sodium early in the day while doubling the intake of water has minimal affects on both diastolic and systolic numbers.

In Nikolai Gogol's "The Nose," Kovalyov wakes up to discover that his nose is missing. His reflection in the mirror is one of a smooth, flat patch of skin where the nose should be. In Russian literature, there are many stories dedicated to nose references. What does losing the nose represent here?

Kovalyov's nose symbolizes snobbery and pretentiousness. His attitude towards the people around him changes because he can no longer look down on everyone else. The loss of his nose is the loss his class.

How is the word "run" used as a participle?

Participles can be used in both past and present tenses, the difference being how they are written. Consider the verb "run." Remember that the present participle always ends with "ing." In this case: "I am running around the block." You can also use "run" as a modifier, or, adjective-like participle. "The running water caused the bucket to overflow." "Running" here modifies the noun "water" by telling you what the water is doing.