Essay Introductions

The second part of the introduction is called the

• hook

• background information

• thesis statement

The final sentence in an essay introduction is called the

• hook

• background information

• thesis statement

Which example of a hook is a Description?

• The sun set on the horizon, casting a golden glow over the park.

• Why do some friendships fade while others endure?

• Studies reveal that only 25% of childhood friendships last into adulthood.

• Good friends are like stars; you don't always see them, but you know they are always there.

What type of hook example is "The first day of college was overwhelming, but I found comfort in a familiar face"?

• Anecdote

• Rhetorical question

• Description

• Fact/Statistic

If you’re writing an essay, why should you include an introduction paragraph?

• To provide specific details, statistics, and facts from text evidence

• To state your thesis and give the audience an idea of what your essay will be about

• To wrap up your writing so your audience understands the importance of what you just discussed in your body paragraphs

• To provide visuals like maps and graphs so your audience can get a better understanding of historical events or complex ideas

What should be completed before you write the intro paragraph?

• the conclusion paragraph

• the body paragraphs

• proofreading for spelling and grammar mistakes

• the outline

Why should you provide background before you write your thesis in the intro paragraph?

• You need to lead your audience into your thesis; you may also need to provide necessary information so your audience better understands the topic you are going to discuss.

• You need to lead your audience into your thesis; you may also need to remind your audience of the importance of what you discussed in your body paragraphs.

• You need to ask an important, thought-provoking question to get your audience to understand that a lot of people think about your essay topic and so should they.

• You need to let your audience get to know you better as a person. They won't want to read your writing until they know who you are.

Why is asking a question as a hook a risky move?

• They might not be able to answer your question, and now you've made your audience feel insecure, so they don't care about reading your essay.

• They might want to actually answer your question and start writing their own essay to answer you, and now they are too busy to read your essay.

• Your audience might not be interested in the topic that your question is related to, so now they don't care about reading your essay.

• Your audience might be an English teacher who has a pet peeve of reading questions as a hook, so you will automatically receive an F if you start your essay with a question.

Is it a good idea to rewrite your introduction paragraph thesis statement word for word in your conclusion paragraph?

• Yes, of course!

• No way.

How many sentences are in an introduction paragraph?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4