Which of the following thesis statements best exemplifies the guideline to "be concrete"?
A) The digital revolution has transformed media.
B) The way Americans consume media has changed.
C) Since the digital revolution, Americans consume more digital media than print or radio.
D) Teach listeners how Americans' consumption of media has changed.
E) The digital revolution has transformed the way Americans consume media.

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Good thesis statements should be concrete, not vague or abstract. "Since the digital revolution, Americans consume more digital media than print or radio"is the most concrete option. It specifies the period of time over which change has occurred, who was affected by that change, and what the nature of the change was. The other options only specify two of these things at most.

Which of the Following Thesis Statements Best Exemplifies the Guideline