Hook Techniques

Front

What is a hook?

Back

The first sentence of your introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What type of hook is a question that provokes thought?

Back

Rhetorical question.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What hook technique involves presenting a difficult choice?

Back

Dilemma.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of hook?

Back

Background information.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What hook technique is used when defining a term?

Back

Definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is an anecdote in the context of writing hooks?

Back

A short, interesting story about a real incident or person.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a bold pronouncement hook?

Back

A strong statement that captures attention and provokes interest.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

How does a statistic serve as a hook?

Back

It provides a surprising or compelling fact that grabs the reader's attention.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the purpose of using a quote as a hook?

Back

To introduce a powerful idea or perspective that relates to the topic.

Front

What is the effect of using dialogue as a hook?

Back

It creates immediacy and engages the reader by presenting a conversation.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6