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.
Think of essay prompts as road signs that guide you on your writing journey. Just like road signs tell you where to go and what to do, essay prompts provide direction and focus for your essays.
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.
Evidence: Evidence refers to specific examples, quotes, or facts used to support arguments or claims in an essay.
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