Introductions - Hook, Context, and Thesis

In the introduction of an essay, the "hook" refers to...

• the "sharpest" sentence.

• the attention grabber.

• the background information about the essay's subject.

• the end of the essay.

The introduction of the essay contains the hook (attention grabber), context (background information), and the thesis statement (claim).

• True

• False

What is the thesis in an essay?

• It is a factual statement in the middle of the essay.

• It is the closing paragraph of the essay.

• It is the introductory claim that is validated in the body of the essay.

What part of the introduction gives background information to readers about the topic discussed in the essay?

• Context

• Thesis

• Hook

• Introduction

The thesis statement can also be referred to as the _____ because the author provides evidence to support it in the essay.

• claim

• hook

• stick