What is the purpose of a prompt?

The purpose of a writing prompt is to invite students to think about, develop a perspective about and write about a topic. A writing prompt introduces and focuses the writing topic. It also provides clear information or instructions about the essay writing task.

How do you ask for something indirectly?

When asking indirect questions, pay attention to your intonation. If the first part of your question is a yes/no question, like, “Could you tell me…?”, “Do you happen to know….?”, you want to use rising intonation, just like we do on normal yes/no questions.

What can I say instead of ASAP?

Alternatives to ASAP

  • As soon as possible, or _____. Use this to say that something’s urgent, but can wait until a specific deadline if necessary.
  • Promptly. This one can serve as a nudge by suggesting the recipient has been less than prompt.
  • At your earliest convenience.
  • Whenever you’re able.

How do you politely rush someone?

The Direct Method

  1. I need you to get a move along.
  2. You’re a bit behind schedule and need to get moving.
  3. Please, can you speed up, you are holding everyone up!
  4. You need to go faster.
  5. Please try to finish up in the next few minutes.
  6. We need it no later than the end of (date/time).
  7. You need to have it finished by (time).

How do you say no rush politely?

Synonyms

  1. (there’s) no hurry. phrase.
  2. in your own (good) time. phrase.
  3. whoa. interjection.
  4. haste makes waste/more haste less speed. phrase.
  5. what’s the hurry? phrase.
  6. time is on your side. phrase.
  7. give someone/something a chance. phrase.
  8. in my/his/her etc hurry. phrase.

How do you assertively ask for something?

To ask assertively:

  1. Be brief, clear and specific.
  2. Whilst you can explain reason, you do not need to justify your right to ask.
  3. Do not apologize for asking.
  4. Be polite, but not effusive.
  5. Do not call in favors or play on friendship.
  6. Do not use deceptive or coercive tactics.