Question

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Consider the following situation:

Percy is using hexagonal writing to plan a response-to-literature essay about a novel. In the hexagon, he notices a prompt to state the message of the work.

What does Percy need to do during prewriting?


determine the theme of the novel


summarize the novel


find a few good quotes from the novel


decide whether to recommend the novel

Answer 1

While all of the options mentioned can be part of the prewriting process, the specific action that Percy needs to do during prewriting to address the prompt about stating the message of the work is to determine the theme of the novel. The theme is the underlying message or central idea that the author is trying to convey, and identifying it is an important step in planning a response-to-literature essay. However, summarizing the novel, finding quotes, and deciding whether to recommend the novel can also be helpful in later stages of the writing process.