Writing Hooks

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What is the purpose of a hook in an introduction?

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To catch the reader's attention and engage them in the topic.

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What are the three distinct parts of an introduction paragraph in order?

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Hook, Background Information, Thesis Statement.

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What type of hook uses a surprising or interesting fact?

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Fact hook.

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What is an explanation hook?

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A hook that defines a term or concept related to the thesis/main idea.

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What is a paradox hook?

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A hook that uses a fact that is odder or weirder than an interesting fact hook.

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What is an example of a rhetorical question hook?

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A question posed to provoke thought and engage the reader, such as 'Have you ever wondered why...?'.

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What is a quote hook?

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A hook that uses a relevant quote from a famous person or text to introduce the topic.

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How can a personal anecdote serve as a hook?

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By sharing a brief personal story that relates to the main idea, making the topic relatable.

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What is the difference between a fact hook and a statistic hook?

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A fact hook presents an interesting fact, while a statistic hook uses numerical data to support the topic.

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Why is background information important in an introduction?

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It provides context and helps the reader understand the topic before presenting the thesis.