Iwhich part of research paper or an essay does a writer usually first state the thesis?

What similarities are there between melchizedek and the englishman santiago? explain

How does langston hughes use the denotative meaning of the word uniform ironically in his poem "will v-day be me day too"? a. to show that african americans faced segregation even while fighting for their country alongside americans of other races b. to show that african americans enlisted in the war hoping to gain acceptance and equality in their country c. to show that by donning the u.s. army uniform, the people of america stood united, irrespective of their race d. to show that african americans who were part of the armed forces were treated with dignity

Lisa is a high school student who went to see her guidance counselor. she was given a questionnaire that contained these questions: what activities do you enjoy the most? the least? which things would your job need to include in order to make you feel satisfied? what things are you especially good at? what values, beliefs, or principles are most important to you? what issues or causes do you care about? which best explains why lisa’s guidance counselor asked her these questions? so she could see her personal vision and plan achievable goals. so she could set her priorities and adjust her goals. so she could visualize her future andd plan achievable goals. so she could identify her milestones and adjust her goals.