Which describes a purpose of a thesis statement?
1.it identifies what readers should know going forward.
2.it shows a student’s point of view on a topic.
3.it supports a student’s point of view on a topic.
4.it summarizes what readers should take away
i know what the definition is but none of these answers look/sound right

The statement that describes a purpose of a thesis statement is ".It shows a student’s point of view on a topic." Option 2 is correct.

A thesis statement presents the ideas of the writer in one or two sentences. It should introduce the topic of the paper as well as make a comment about the writer's position in relation to the topic. The thesis statement should tell your reader what the paper will deal with and keep the argument focused.

a good summary is that there was a girl living in ny named nolan and was poor and the lack of waters proves here strenthghs in the times of hardships

the correct answer is a. how to make proposal that works.

indeed, the register is quite formal and the tone is especially objective as it avoids the use of the first and second person singular (i, you) and opts instead for the third person plural which is more impersonal and focuses on the data and the argument that is being developed by the author. the formality adds the impression of respectability to the work and the impersonality adds objectivity to it.