Using long, formal announcements in the conclusion, such as, In ...

[rosent76]

Using long, formal announcements in the conclusion, such as, In the previous paragraphs, I
  have endeavored to enlighten the reader
 
  a) gives a strong formal ending to the essay.
  b) works well in conjunction with the summary style of conclusion.
  c) is awkward and unnecessary.
  d) gives the writer more credibility.

Question 2

Which of the following is the formal definition of a thesis statement?
 
  a. A thesis statement is a generalization written in precise terms that presents a controlling idea
  about a subject.
  b. A thesis is the most general statement in an essay that lets the readers know the essay's
  subject.
  c. A thesis lets the readers know the subject, audience, purpose, and genre of a piece of writing.
  d. A thesis is a general statement that comes at the end of the introduction and gives a summary
  of what the paper will cover.

[matt]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a. A thesis statement is a generalization written in precise terms that presents a controlling
idea about a subject.

[rosent76]

Excellent

[FergA]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it