Why do authors spend a lot of time writing their leads?

Exploring Rational Expressions: Addition and Subtraction

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To fill up space
To make the story longer
To hook the reader's interest
To confuse the reader
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of using onomatopoeia in a lead?
To create a visual image
To describe a character
To explain the setting
To make the reader curious
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?
Boom
Run
Splash
Meow
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one way to start a story that can hook the reader?
With a long description
With a question
With a list of characters
With a summary
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of lead involves describing an action?
Dialogue
Action
Question
Sound
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of lead is used in the example: 'I ran to my room and slammed the door'?
Dialogue
Sound
Question
Action
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can starting a story with dialogue hook the reader?
By making the reader curious about the conversation
By providing background information
By listing the characters
By describing the setting
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