Use these essay questions as writing and critical thinking exercises for all levels of writers, and to build their literary analysis skills by requiring textual references throughout the essay. 

Scaffolded/Short-Answer Essay Questions

Student Prompt: Write a short (1-3 paragraph) response using one of the below bulleted outlines. Cite details from the play over the course of your response that serve as examples and support.

1. The drawings in The Little Prince are arguably just as central to its meaning as its words. Choose one of the drawings in the book and discuss how it contributes to the story's meaning.

• Which drawing from The Little Prince stands out to you the most? (topic sentence)
• How does this drawing contribute to the story’s meaning?
• Conclude with a statement on the impact of Saint-Exupéry’s drawings on the overall story.

2. The prince implies that the drawing of the sheep will actually come alive back on his home planet. What is the significance of this in terms of the book's themes (imagination, meaning, etc.)?

• What is the significance of the implication that the sheep drawing will come alive? (topic sentence)
• What theme(s) does this implication emphasize?
• Conclude by exploring how Saint-Exupéry uses the implication of the sheep drawing to highlight a major theme?

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