WorksheetsHow to Write a Hook
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following is a type of hook that you would use in your essay?
An entire poem
A picture you drew yourself
A question, quote, fact, or statement.
What is the 'Hook' of the Essay?
Connects the ideas in the essay
Captures the readers attention
Connects the ideas in the paragraph
These include painting a picture, startling fact, exclamation, quote, anecdote, and question.
types of hooks
conclusion
introduction
body paragraph
Thich Nhat Hanh, a 20th century French-based Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, and author once said, "We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness."
quote hook
question hook
exclamation
startling fact hook
Which type of hook is this?
Approximately 17% (or 12.7 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese.
Statistics
Interesting Fact
Thesis
Quote
Is this an effective hook that you could use in your writing?
If you're looking for beautiful scenery, relaxing breezes, and delicious food, then look no further than Fiji!
Yes
No
What type of hook is this?
I will always remember my grandmother for her kindness and generosity, her wrinkly but gentle hands soothing away my tears when unkind words brought forth my waterworks.
Thesis
Reversal of Expectations
Anecdotal
Specific Details
All of the following are types of "hooks" except...?
Quote
Rhetorical Question
Background Information
Anecdote
What type of hook is this?
Each year there is one Lego block made for every person in the world. Think about it.
Fascinating Fact
Personal Anecdote
Reversal of Expectation
Thesis
Which type of hook is this?
Spain, though hardly a literary powerhouse, translates more books in one year than the entire world has in the past one thousand years.
Anecdote
Interesting Fact
Specific Details
Statistics
Which type of hook is this?
John Wooden once said, "Never mistake activity for achievement."
Question
Anecdote
Quote
Interesting Fact
Which of the following is a type of hook that you would use in your essay?
An entire poem
A picture you drew yourself
A question, quote, fact, or statement
A lengthy introduction
What is the 'Hook' of the Essay?
Connects the ideas in the essay
Captures the readers attention
Connects the ideas in the paragraph
Summarizes the main points
These include painting a picture, startling fact, exclamation, quote, anecdote, and question.
types of hooks
conclusion
introduction
body paragraph
Thich Nhat Hanh, a 20th century French-based Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, and author once said, 'We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness.'
quote hook
question hook
exclamation
startling fact hook
All of the following are types of 'hooks' except...?
Quote
Rhetorical Question
Background Information
Anecdote
Which type of hook is this? John Wooden once said, 'Never mistake activity for achievement.'
Question
Anecdote
Quote
Interesting Fact
What is the primary purpose of a hook in writing?
To provide background information
To grab the reader's attention
To summarize the main points
To introduce the thesis statement
Which of the following is NOT a common type of hook?
Statistic
Personal story
Definition
Thesis statement
In writing, a hook is typically found in which part of the essay?
Conclusion
Introduction
Body paragraphs
References
Which sentence is an example of a question hook?
'Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue?'
'The sky is blue because of the way light interacts with the atmosphere.'
'Blue skies are a common sight on sunny days.'
'Many people enjoy looking at the sky.'
What type of hook is used in the following sentence? 'According to recent studies, people who read regularly are more likely to be successful.'
Anecdote
Statistic
Quote
Question
Which of the following hooks is most likely to engage a reader interested in science?
'Imagine a world without gravity.'
'Once upon a time, in a land far away...'
'The stock market is unpredictable.'
'Many people enjoy reading novels.'
Which hook would be most appropriate for an essay about climate change?
'Climate change is a hoax.'
'The earth's temperature has risen by 1.2 degrees Celsius since the 19th century.'
'Many people enjoy sunny weather.'
'Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue?'
What is a key characteristic of an effective hook?
It is lengthy and detailed
It is vague and general
It is engaging and relevant
It is complex and difficult to understand
