Identifying the Purpose of Your Essay

What are the three key elements you need to identify in an essay prompt?

• Subject, audience, and purpose

• Length, format, and deadline

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Grammar, style, and tone

Which of the following is NOT a type of action verb you might find in an essay prompt?

• Critique

• Describe

• Run

• Explain

In the example prompt, who is the intended audience for the letter?

• The principal

• The parents

• The teachers

• The students

What is the specific subject mentioned in the example prompt?

• Uniform policy

• Attendance policy

• School rules

• Homework policy

What is the first step in creating a purpose statement according to the lesson?

• Identify the audience

• Draft the conclusion

• Write a thesis statement

• Box the action verbs

Why is it important to have a clear and specific purpose statement?

• It makes the essay longer

• It helps in writing a detailed introduction

• It simplifies writing the thesis statement

• It ensures the essay is entertaining

What should you do after identifying the action verb in a prompt?

• Use it as the title

• Write it at the end of the essay

• Ignore it

• Include it in the purpose statement