Identifying the Subject and Audience in Essay Prompts

The video tutorial teaches how to identify the subject and audience of an essay by analyzing prompts. It emphasizes using action verbs and repetition to find key information. A sample prompt about cell phones in schools is used to demonstrate the process. The tutorial guides viewers to underline nouns, determine specific subjects, and identify the audience, ensuring essays stay on topic.

What are the key elements to identify when reading an essay prompt?

• Length, format, and style

• Subject, audience, and purpose

• Grammar, spelling, and punctuation

• Title, author, and date

Which strategy is suggested for identifying the subject in a prompt?

• Reading aloud

• Counting sentences

• Underlining nouns

• Highlighting adjectives

In the example prompt, what is the general subject identified?

• School policies

• Educational benefits

• Cell phones

• Student behavior

What is the specific subject mentioned in the example about cell phones?

• Cell phones should be allowed in schools

• Cell phones are a distraction

• Cell phones should not be allowed in schools

• Cell phones are beneficial for learning

Who is the intended audience in the example prompt?

• The school board

• The principal

• The teachers

• The students