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 components you should identify when reading an essay prompt?

How can you determine the subject of an essay from a prompt?

What role do action verbs play in understanding an essay prompt?

Explain the process of identifying the audience for your essay.

What steps should you take to write down the subject and audience in the appropriate boxes?