Question

1. what is a thesis statement?

an evaluation of your first draft
an argument you are trying to counter with evidence
a statement of the position you will attempt to prove

Explanation:

A thesis statement is a clear, concise declaration of the central claim or position that an author will support and prove throughout an academic work using evidence and reasoning. The other options are incorrect: evaluating a first draft is a revision step, and countering an opposing argument is part of addressing counterclaims, not the definition of a thesis statement.

Answer:

○ a statement of the position you will attempt to prove