Which excerpt from the story “the day i got lost” is an example of direct characterization? one evening i took a taxi because i was in a hurry to get home. "perhaps you can tell me where they can be reached? " i said. he drove me to the nearest drugstore with a telephone booth in it, but he refused to wait. i carry an overstuffed briefcase, and i’m forever making mistakes.

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when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."

i would say that it is a bad thesis because it doesn't explain what the health risks are. it seems to be a very vague thesis statement. thesis statements need to set up for the entire essay. it needs to give the reasons why people need to stop drinking diet soda.   so, i would say that it is a bad thesis.

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