Hook Sentences

Multiple Choice

What is a hook sentence?

• The opening line or lines of an essay or article that grabs the reader's attention and encourages them to continue reading.

• A hook sentence is a type of punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence.

• A hook sentence is the conclusion of an essay or article.

• A hook sentence is a term used in fishing to describe a type of bait.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to have a strong hook sentence in your writing?

• To grab the reader's attention and create an engaging introduction.

• To bore the reader and discourage them from reading further.

• To provide unnecessary information and make the writing longer.

• To confuse the reader and make the writing more challenging.

Multiple Choice

True or False: A hook sentence should be relevant to the topic of your writing.

• True

• False

• A hook sentence is not necessary

• A hook sentence should be the last sentence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a hook sentence?

• I like to eat pizza.

• The cat is sleeping.

• I went to the store yesterday.

• The sun was shining brightly as I walked along the sandy beach.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a hook sentence in an essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce the main argument

• To pique the reader's interest

• To summarize the essay

Multiple Choice

What are some techniques to make your hook sentence more engaging?

• Using a boring and uninteresting statement

• Using generic and overused phrases

• Using vivid imagery, using a surprising fact or statistic, using a quote, and using a personal anecdote.

• Using a long and complex sentence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a "Don't" when writing hooks?

• Write a quote from a famous person.

• Surprise with a misconception.

• Share a fact or a definition.

• Be boring.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a "Don't" in writing hooks?

• Share a fact or a definition.

• Write a quote from a famous person.

• Confuse hooks with introductions.

• Use figurative language and literary devices.

Multiple Choice

What should you avoid using in historical, argumentative, and informative essays?

• Pronoun 'I'

• Historical dates

• Descriptive language

• Quotes from historians

Multiple Choice

Why should you avoid using personal pronouns like "I"?

• You want to sound like an authority on the topic.

• You will sound more credible.

• Nobody cares about your opinions.

• all of these

Multiple Choice

Which hook type is best for providing a personal insight?

• Quotation hook

• Story hook

• Anecdotal hook

• Statistic hook

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a story hook?

• To use a metaphor to approach the topic.

• To get the reader to think about an experience.

• To provide insight into the thesis.

• To state facts about the topic.

Multiple Choice

Which type of hook uses numbers or data?

• Quote

• Statistic

• Anecdote

• Question

Multiple Choice

Ghandi famously said, "Be the change you wish you see in the world."

• anecdote

• famous quote

• figurative language

• statistic

Open Ended

Write a hook sentence for a story about a space alien you find living in your neighborhood.

Open Ended

Write a hook sentence for a persuasive essay, in favor of or against the requirement of school uniforms at Wells.

Open Ended

Write a hook sentence for an informative essay about teens and social media use.

Multiple Choice

What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To state the main argument

• To provide background information

• To list all sources

Multiple Select

How is a hook sentence different from a thesis statement?

• The hook sentence is the opening sentence of an essay or paper.

• Its primary purpose is to capture the reader's attention and interest them in the topic.

• A hook can take various forms, such as a surprising statistic, an anecdote, or a bold statement.

• The hook should be concise and engaging, drawing the reader into the essay.

Multiple Select

A Thesis Staement

• is a single, clear, and concise sentence that outlines the main argument or focus of the essay or paper.

• typically appears at the end of the introductory paragraph, after the hook sentence and background information

• states the essay's central claim or purpose and guides the rest of the paper.

• provides a roadmap for the reader, indicating the key points or topics that will be addressed in the essay.