Sasha is writing an argumentative essay in support of the following thesis: Because violations of human rights, genocide, fanaticism, and terrorism continue to claim lives on nearly every continent, it is clear that the world has learned little from the horrors of the German death camps.

Based on this thesis, which best defines the purpose of this essay?

to argue that the kind of hatred that inspired the Nazis continues to prompt murder and suffering of those who are different
to argue that Jewish people are still persecuted throughout the world
to argue that the intolerance manifest in acts of terrorism is like that shown in Nazi Germany
to argue that violence in the world is a direct result of the atrocities in Nazi Germany