Which of the following are possible ways of turning a topic into an argument?
- A. Arguing for or against an existing critic or critical position
- B. Arguing for the value of a new theoretical approach to a text
- C. Arguing about a historical or literary-historical aspect
- D. Arguing that a theme is entirely unrelated to a group of texts
- E. Arguing only about the significance of well-known authors
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Correct answer: A. A, B and C only
Explanation
A thesis engages a critical debate, applies a new lens or makes a historical claim. Proving irrelevance is a dead end, and research is not confined to famous authors.
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