Hook Sentences

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

Which of the following is an example of a hook?

• "In conclusion..."

• "Once upon a time..."

• "The end."

• "To summarize..."

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.

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.

Which of the following is a correctly written hook sentence?

• Did you know one of the first known graffiti artists was called Cornbread?

• Did you know graffiti is cool?

• Did you know according to the Vox Magazine graffiti is also known as street art?

• Did you know graffiti is vandalism?

Which hook type is best for providing a personal insight?

• Quotation hook

• Story hook

• Anecdotal hook

• Statistic hook

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 rhetorical question, a surprising statistic, an anecdote, or a bold statement.

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

What do we call the very first part of the introduction?

• Hook

• Background Information

• Claim

• Thesis

What is the purpose of the Hook?

• To cite evidence from the text

• To establish the main point of the essay.

• To connect the ideas together

• To get the reader's attention

These are examples of:

• Thesis

• Hooks

• Background information

• Evidence