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Writing to a Prompt

Responding to a prompt is different from other writing assignments because you don’t have a lot of time to complete your work. To do your best writing, you need to use your time wisely. Start by studying the writing prompt.

Analyzing a Prompt

A prompt gives you the basic directions for your writing. Most prompts—but not all—will tell you why you are writing (Purpose), who your reader is (Audience), what to write about (Subject), and what form your writing should take (Type). Ask yourself the PAST questions :