9. All of the following are characteristics of a closed-form thesis driven essay except:
a. An explicit stated thesis in the introduction
b. Sustained development of the thesis within paragraphs
C. Has a story-line narrative elements
d. Use of evidence/support in each body paragraph

a. An explicit stated thesis in the introduction

Explanation:

A closed form essay is a type of essay in which the conclusion of the essay returns to the thesis and re-evaluates it based on the content of the essay, even though the conclusion does not restate the thesis.

From the given options, the option that is not a characteristic is an explicit stated thesis in the introduction

answer: #1 is (a) however

explanation:

b. both have yearned to escape the environment they experienced as a child.