Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Essay prompts are specific questions or statements that serve as the basis for an essay. They require students to analyze and respond to a given topic, often related to a literary work.
Related terms
Thesis Statement: A thesis statement is a concise statement that presents the main argument or point of an essay.
Analysis: Analysis involves breaking down a text or topic into its constituent parts in order to understand its meaning or significance.