Question

Which type of essay would have the following thesis statement?

Students should be required to perform community service work because it teaches responsibility and it encourages them to put others' needs first.

expository
narrative
persuasive
descriptive

Answer 1

Persuasive. I remember that if the thesis statement says "should", then they is trying to persuade their audience.

Answer 2

SOS:

The answer is Persuasive!

Persuasive essays usually contains opinions. "should" is an opinion word.

Hope this helps!