1My name is Jayden Baxter. 2I am a member of the chess club at Carter High School. 3Because of budget cuts, our school will be unable to purchase new uniforms for our team. 4As a result, the team is seeking sponsors to fund our new uniforms. 5I am writing to request your sponsorship. 6As a sponsor, your company name would be featured on our uniforms. 7The uniforms are worn to meets all over the county. 8Your donation will help both the chess team and your own company. Which of the following is the thesis statement in the paragraph?

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.