To create a strong, formal sounding argumentative essay, should you use personal pronouns in your thesis statement/claim? (I, me, my, we)? Should your claim start with "I think...." A. Yes. B. No.
B. No.
Using personal pronouns in a thesis statement or claim can weaken the overall strength and formality of an argumentative essay. Instead, the claim should be presented as a clear, objective statement without relying on personal opinions or beliefs. Starting a claim with "I think..." can also undermine the credibility of the argument by suggesting that it is solely based on personal feelings rather than evidence and reasoning. It is therefore better to use language that is confident and assertive without the use of personal pronouns.