difference between thesis and introduction

[Limann]

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #15 "Expressions and idioms with thin", question 2

She lost her job last year and since then she's been having a thin time of it.

(a) finding it difficult without friends
(b) finding it difficult without help
(c) finding it difficult without support
(d) finding it difficult without money

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #15 "Expressions and idioms with thin", answer 2

She lost her job last year and since then she's been finding it difficult without money.

Correct answer: (d) finding it difficult without money

Your answer was: correct
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what is the difference between a thesis and introduction?

Limann

[Mister Micawber]

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A thesis is an initial statement of the writer's idea, opinion or approach to a topic; an introduction presents the topic to the reader. In an essay, the thesis is usually the culmination of the introduction.
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[Fan Of Arabian Horses]

Hi MM (If I´m allowed to call you so)

What exactly does "culmination" mean in this context?

[Mister Micawber]

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Sure, 'MM' is fine. Such nicknames quickly develop on the internet. I mean a combination of both of these definitions:

Culminate

1--To reach the highest point or degree; climax
2-- To come to completion; end
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[Nola]

Hello Mister Micawber,
As you said, "The thesis is usually the culmination of the introduction" & "It is the initial statement of the introduction"
So, Should we use the thesis statement at the beginning or in the end of the introduction in the essay writing?

Nola

[Mister Micawber]

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Please re-read my posts, Nola. I did not say that.
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[Nola]

[Mister Micawber]

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I wrote 'A thesis is an initial statement of the writer's idea', NOT '..of the writer's essay/introduction'.

The thesis statement often comes near the end of the introduction, but needn't.
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