Hook Techniques

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What are the 3 types of Attention Grabber/Hooks?

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Question, fact, thoughtful statement

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What hook technique is used in the question: 'Have you ever felt a sudden chill in the air or heard a whisper when no one else was around?'

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Question

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Which of the following is NOT a type of hook?

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Background information

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Is the statement 'There are three reasons why it is important to write an essay...' an example of a thesis statement?

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True

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What hook technique is used in the statement: 'Throughout history, countless people have shared eerie encounters that challenge the boundary between the natural and the supernatural...'

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Thoughtful statement

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Define 'hook' in writing.

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A hook is an opening statement designed to grab the reader's attention.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

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Give an example of a fact used as a hook.

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'Did you know that over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water?'

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What is the purpose of using a hook in an essay?

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To engage the reader and encourage them to continue reading.

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What is an anecdote?

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A short, personal story used to illustrate a point.