The role and perception of beauty constantly change and although plastic surgery takes away the "natural look", it is about time to deem these treatments socially acceptable as plastic surgery can boost self-esteem and may also be used for medical purposes. What is the topic in the thesis statement? What is the author’s stance on the topic in the thesis statement? What are the two arguments mentioned in the thesis statement to support the authors’ stance on the topic?

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The role and perception of beauty constantly change and although plastic surgery takes away the "natural look", it is about time to deem these treatments socially acceptable as plastic surgery can boost self-esteem and may also be used for medical purposes.


  1. What is the topic in the thesis statement?
  2. What is the author’s stance on the topic in the thesis statement?
  3. What are the two arguments mentioned in the thesis statement to support the authors’ stance on the topic?

  1. What are the two topic sentences in this essay?



  1. What is the function of the following sentences in the paragraph? 

“The decision to undergo plastic surgery can be a rational, conscious move made by an individual with a desire to not only improve appearance but self-esteem at the same time. For example, some individuals have certain physical features with a tremendous impact on their overall quality of life such as skull deformations, excessive pigmentation, and many others. While some people, simply, learn to live with these features, others find it difficult to cope and thus avoid social interaction. In these instances, plastic surgery goes beyond removing these abnormalities; it provides a person with the ability to have a normal life.”


7. What is the role of the following sentence in body paragraph#2? 

“When discussing the role of plastic surgery, it is also important not to forget the fact it enhances one's health condition.


8. What is the counterpoint in this essay?

9. What evidence do the opponents offer against plastic surgery in this essay? 

10. Does the author provide any evidence to dismiss the critics’ objections? Please paste that sentence that clarifies the authors’ objections.

11. What is the rebuttal in this essay?

12. Does the author restate the thesis and arguments in the conclusion? What are they? 

13. Does the author provide any recommendations or suggestions at the end of the essay? What are they? 

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