Question

multiple choice question
steven is writing a classification essay on horror movies. which of the following would be the most appropriate thesis statement for his essay?

• the horror genre has been with us since the early days of movies, as is shown by films such as dracula and frankenstein (both from 1931)
• as demonstrated by types of horror movies, such as slasher films, supernatural horror, and psychological horror, horror movies build on different human...
• the horror genre provides lots of evidence to support the argument that a movie’s quality does not depend on the amount of money spent in making it
• the horror genre of movies and the comedy genre contrast in many ways, but a careful analysis shows that they also have many points in common

Explanation:

A division or classification essay organizes a topic by dividing it into categories or types. The second option ("Is demonstrated by types of horror movies, such as slasher films, supernatural horror, and psychological horror, horror movies build on different human...") presents a classification of horror movies into sub - types (slasher, supernatural, psychological), which is appropriate for a classification essay's thesis. The first option is about the history of horror movies, the third is about movie quality and budget, and the fourth is a comparison between horror and comedy genres, none of which are about classifying horror movies.

Answer:

B. Is demonstrated by types of horror movies, such as slasher films, supernatural horror, and psychological horror, horror movies build on different human... (assuming the option with this text is labeled as B; adjust the label as per the actual question's numbering)