Introduction

What part of the opening paragraph gets the reader's attention?

• Bridge

• Hook

• Thesis

Q. 

The ________________ has a claim and three good reasons.

• Hook

• Bridge

• Thesis

Q. 

The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points

• True

• False

Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?

• being at least three sentences

• providing an amusing anecdote

• making a claim

• providing facts

Have you ever known someone who has made a difference in your life? Today, someone asked me to write about someone who has shared wisdom and experience with you. It is important to learn from the experience of others. If I needed to choose one person, without a doubt, I would pick my grandfather because he has more experience, he gives me a different point of view, and I can learn from his mistakes.

"Have you ever known someone who has made a difference in your life? " is what part of the opening paragraph?

• hook

• bridge

• thesis

Have you ever known someone who has made a difference in your life? Today, someone asked me to write about someone who has shared wisdom and experience with you. It is important to learn from the experience of others. If I needed to choose one person, without a doubt, I would pick my grandfather because he has more experience, he gives me a different point of view, and I can learn from his mistakes.

"If I needed to choose one person, without a doubt, I would pick my grandfather because he has more experience, he gives me a different point of view, and I can learn from his mistakes." is what part of the opening paragraph?

• Hook

• Bridge

• Thesis

Q. 

Dialogue, fact, scenario, and question are all examples of types of hooks?

• True

• False

Q. 

What is the function of a bridge in the introduction paragraph?

• The second sentence in your introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention.

• The second sentence in your introduction paragraph that states the claim.

• The second sentence in your introduction paragraph that gives background information.

An effective way to begin an essay is:

• start with a shocking statistic

• start with a thought-provoking question

• start with an interesting quote

• all of the options listed are good choices

Where should the thesis statement be in your introduction paragraph?

• anywhere

• middle

• first sentence

• last sentence