Essay Introductions

Ready to hook your readers? What's the ultimate hook for a narrative essay that'll reel 'em in?

• A rhetorical question

• A quotation from a famous person

• A brief anecdote or story

• A presentation of a shocking statistic

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Why is a hook important in an essay?

• It provides the main arguments of the essay.

• It summarizes the conclusion of the essay.

• It grabs the reader's attention and encourages them to read on.

• It lists all the sources that will be used in the essay.

How can a writer effectively transition from the hook to the thesis statement in an essay's introduction?

• By summarizing the main points of the essay.

• By presenting a rhetorical question related to the hook.

• By providing background information or context related to the topic.

• By immediately stating the thesis without transition.

What is the purpose of an introduction of an argumentative essay?

• Begin the essay and introduce the claim

• Begin the essay and explain the reasons

• Begin the body paragraphs of the essay and introduce the claim

• Begin the essay and start the first body paragraph

What is usually the first sentence of an argumentative essay introduction?

• Thesis Statement

• Main Idea

• Hook

• Arch

Which sentences tells us what the essay will discuss specifically?

• Thesis Statement

• Main Idea

• Hook

• Arch

The following are all examples of good hooks EXCEPT...

• Question

• Anecdote 

• Statistics

• Telling the reader that you wrote an essay on a topic

What part of an introduction is the highlighted portion?

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Arch

What part of an introduction is the highlighted portion?

Many people say that video games are rotting children's brains, and it's true that too much gaming is not a good thing. But what is wrong with 30 minutes to an hour of playing? For many children, video games are more than just a fun way to spend their time. If played in moderation, video gaming can be harmless and can even be beneficial for kids because it provides many opportunities to foster key skills and create community.

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Arch

What part of an introduction is the highlighted portion?

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Arch