6 - Analyzing Writing Prompts Test

Which response best identifies what the prompt wants you to DO (what you would circle)?

Many parents give children a weekly or monthly allowance regardless of their behavior because they believe an allowance teaches children to be financially responsible. Other parents only give children an allowance as a reward for completing chores or when they have behaved properly. Explain what you think parents should do and why.

• allowance

• responsible

• explain

• reward

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Many people volunteer their time to help others, either through non-profit organizations, churches, or other charitable venues. Write an essay convincing readers to find a charity and volunteer their time.

• write an essay

• convince others

• volunteer time

• help others

Which response best identifies what the prompt wants you to DO (what you would circle)?

More and more farmers and food manufacturers are genetically modifying their crops to reduce susceptibility to disease, improve flavor, and reduce costs. Do you think genetically modifying foods is a good idea? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

• think genetically

• modify foods

• explain why

• support position

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Describe the purposes of the Internet. Include various viewpoints, including that of users and providers.

• describe purposes

• give viewpoints

• give user viewpoints

• give provider viewpoints

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The way a person handles disappointment reveals a great deal about what is important to him or her. Tell about a time in your life when you confronted disappointment and how you handled it.

• the way you handle disappoint

• why disappointment is important

• tell about a time in your life

• tell about disappointment

Which response best identifies what the prompt tells you WHAT to respond about (what you would highlight)?

Many writers have dealt with the theme of a character losing control and going beyond reason. Describe a time in your life when you lost control, and tell why.

• dealt with the theme and why

• time in your life when you lost control and why

• how you dealt with losing control and why

• tell about a character losing control and why

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Personification is the technique wherein a non-human character is given human thoughts, feelings, and dialogue. Illustrate how this technique is used in your favorite novel or short story.

• personification is a technique

• character is given human thoughts

• describe personification in movies

• how the technique is used in your favorite novel

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Explain why a particular adjective describes you perfectly.

• an adjective that describes you perfectly

• an adjective that is particular

• an explanation for an adjective

• describing an adjective

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Do you think the SAT or ACT exam is an accurate measure of a student’s ability for college? Support your position with specific examples.

• SAT or ACT exam is accurate

• measures student ability for college

• support the SAT or ACT

• support position with examples

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You want to buy a new state of the art computer. Detail the steps you would have to take to ensure that you will make an appropriate decision regarding this major investment.

• buying a new state of the art computer

• detail steps to making a state of the art computer

• making an appropriate decision about the state of the art computer

• steps to take to make an appropriate decision about the computer