Direct response to the prompt

Definition

A direct response to the prompt means answering an essay question or writing task directly without going off-topic or providing irrelevant information.

Analogy

Imagine you're ordering food at a restaurant. When asked what you want for dinner, you give a clear answer that directly addresses what was asked. You don't start talking about breakfast options or unrelated topics. Similarly, when writing an essay, giving a direct response means staying focused on exactly what was asked.

Related terms

Thesis Statement: A thesis statement is a concise statement that presents your main argument or position on a topic.

Relevance: Relevance refers to how closely something relates to or connects with another thing.

Coherence: Coherence refers to how well ideas flow together in writing and how they are logically connected.