The Prompt
In addition to the the question, the AP Prose Passage prompt includes what kind of useful information?
What is...
Information about the context of the passage in the larger work.
A thesis statement must be found _______ if the student is to receive a thesis point.
What is...
somewhere in the essay.
An AP Prose Passage prompt generally has questions about these two things.
What is...
a) literary devices/strategies
b) the substance of the passage
Even though a thesis statement may be found anywhere in the essay, it is best to have a strong thesis here.
What is...
the intro paragraph.
These may be listed in an AP Prose Passage prompt for consideration, but you have the freedom to choose which ones you discuss in your essay.
What are...
specific literary devices / strategies.