Which is the best evaluative thesis statement? A. The characters in "The Lottery" are immoral. B. The theme of "The Lottery" is that people should not blindly follow tradition. C. The technique of surprise is used effectively in "The Lottery" to illustrate the hidden nature in humans. D. The most horrific event in "The Lottery" is the son helping to stone his mother.
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C. The technique of surprise is used effectively in "The Lottery" to illustrate the hidden nature in humans.
This thesis statement is evaluative as it not only identifies a technique used in the story ("the technique of surprise") but also makes an evaluative claim about its effectiveness in illustrating a particular aspect of human nature ("to illustrate the hidden nature in humans"). It goes beyond a simple observation or summary and presents an opinion that can be explored and supported in the essay.