The last sentence in your introductory paragraph is called the...

• literary device

• controlling paragraph

• thesis statement

• topic sentence

You should open your introductory paragraph with a....

• hook

• thesis statement

• literary device

• topic sentence

Match the parts of the essays to their description

• device used by author to convey meaning

• summary

• controlling argument of the paper

• literary device

• 1-2 sentences designed to interest

• thesis statement

• 3-4 sentence explanation of the text

• hook

• connects from the hook to summary

• bridge

which hook is being employed here?

"The truth is that many of society's most celebrated figures were once labeled as failures. XYZ's short story, ‘ABC,’ compellingly unravels this notion through its central character's experiences."

• turning an analogy on its head

• shocking statement

• historical anecdote

• statistic

which hook is being employed here?

"According to a recent survey, 60% of successful professionals have experienced a major setback at some point in their careers. In XYZ’s narrative, ‘ABC,’ this statistic is brought to life through the protagonist's challenges."

• turning an analogy on its head

• shocking statement

• historical anecdote

• statistic

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

which hook is being employed here?

"The journey to the moon was fraught with failures and setbacks. Similarly, XYZ's short story, ‘ABC,’ highlights how the protagonist learns to navigate their own failures on the path to success."

• turning an analogy on its head

• shocking statement

• historical anecdote

• statistic

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

The purpose of the hook should still introduce your reader to the _____ of your essay.

• analysis

• evidence

• theme

• literary device

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

This is the name of the controlling statement that occurs at the last sentence of your introduction

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

The ​ (a)   should contain ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   how the author of the story uses those literary devices to relay a ​ (d)   about life or ​ (e)   .​

• thesis statement
• two literary devices
• argue
• deeper meaning
• society

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which hook is being employed here

"People often warn against 'putting all your eggs in one basket.' Yet, XYZ’s narrative, ‘ABC,’ reveals that taking risks and embracing failure can lead to unexpected rewards."

• statistic

• turning a cliche on its head

• shocking statement

• anecdotal story

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6