Read this example. Jermaine was assigned to write a literary analysis of a book he read about dogs that are trained to help police catch
criminals. Jermaine enjoyed the book, because it was fast-paced and exciting. He believed he learned a lot about dogs
because there was information about how sensitive the dogs' sense of smell is and how the dogs are trained to track
down wanted criminals.
Jermaine's thesis statement for his literary analysis is "Police dogs are heroes because they use their superior sense
of smell to help get dangerous criminals off the streets."
Which choice best describes Jermaine's thesis statement?
O Jermaine's thesis is acceptable because it expresses a viewpoint and has text evidence.
O Jermaine's thesis is acceptable because it contains details about the topic.
Jermaine's thesis needs revision because it expresses a position that cannot be proven with text evidence.
O Jermaine's thesis needs revision because it contains quotations about the topic.

What theme is the main theme of this excerpt from the metal pig by hans christian andersen? in the garden of the grand duke's palace under the roof of one of the wings were a thousand roses bloom in winter, a little ragged boy had been sitting the whole day long. the boy might serve as a type of italy lovely and smiling and yet suffering. he was hungry and thirsty but no one gave him anything and when it became dark and they were about to close the gardens, the porter turned him out. a long time he stood musing on the bridge which crosses the arno and looking at the glittering stars that were reflected in the water which flowed between him and the wonderful marble bridge trinita. he then walked away towards the metal pig, half note down, clasped it with his arms, and, putting his mouth to the shining snout, drink deep droughts of the fresh water. close-by lay a few salad leaves into chestnuts, which register for his supper. no one was in the street but himself. it belonged only to him. he boldly seated himself on the pig's back, leaned forward so that his curly head could rest on the head of the animal, and, before he was aware, fell asleep. it was midnight. the metal pig raised himself gently, and the boy heard him say quite distinctly, hold tight little boy, for i am going to run, and way he started for most wonderful ride first they arrived at the p as the del granduca and the metal horse which bears the dukes statue made allowed