Question

rogress: question id: 658759 the movement of the progress bar may be uneven because questions can be worth more or less (including zero) depending on your answer. which of the following is an explanatory thesis? online music streaming is a beneficial element in the music industry; it decreases music piracy and increases the exposure of new artists and styles. some contend that streaming music online is unfair to musicians, while proponents of the technology focus on the benefits of these services to consumers. music streaming services can be a powerful promotional tool for artists if they use the sites wisely. streaming music services are unfair to musicians: they reduce royalties and impact how artists make a living.

Explanation:

An explanatory thesis explains why or how something happens. The first option explains why online music streaming is beneficial (decreases piracy, increases exposure). The second is a summary of differing opinions, not explanatory. The third is a conditional statement (how to use streaming as promo), not explanatory. The fourth is an argumentative claim (that streaming is unfair) with reasons, but the first is purely explanatory about benefits.

Answer:

Online music streaming is a beneficial element in the music industry; it decreases music piracy and increases the exposure of new artists and styles.