Which is true about evaluating texts? an effective thesis statement will state the obvious and leave readers asking “so what? ” creating outlines or graphic organizers for texts you have read can you analyze how the authors made their points. evidence from the text provides weak support for a claim comparing multiple authors’ perspectives. the following is an example of a good thesis statement comparing multiple authors’ perspectives. “both martin and mckenny argue that the declaration of independence is an important historical document.”

Read the following passage: he roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step. the pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue— but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out. the once occasional huskiness of his tone was heard no more; and a tremulous quaver, as if of extreme terror, habitually characterized his utterance. there were times, indeed, when i thought his unceasingly agitated mind was laboring with some oppressive secret, to divulge which he struggled for the necessary courage. which of the above ideas might be considered foreshadowing? he is wandering all over the chamber his skin tone is really pale his voice is quivering the narrator thinks he is laboring with an oppressive secret