Introduction Techniques

How many sentences (at least) should be in an introduction paragraph?

• 3

• 5

• 7

What is the hook technique?

• a question, interesting fact, or literary device

• a short story that paints a picture of the topic

• information that defines the topic without explaining the thesis

What is the anecdote technique?

• a question, interesting fact, or literary device

• a short story that paints a picture of the topic

• information that defines the topic without explaining the thesis

What is the background technique?

• a question, interesting fact, or literary device

• a short story that paints a picture of the topic

• information that defines the topic without explaining the thesis

What technique is used here?

How many times does the average person turn to technology throughout the day? The amount of times people use technology during the day is uncountable. People have been relying on technology from the littlest tasks to the most complex designs. Moreover, technology may be helpful, but in the long run it is slowly harming individuals. However, some people doubt the harmful effects depending on technology can cause. In modern day, technology can affect individuals by reducing self-intelligence, altering the human brain, and beginning to lack in the brain’s functions.

• hook

• anecdote

• background

What technique is used here?

Friendships have been around for a long time. They come in many different forms and demonstrated by many different animals. Humans by nature are very social animals which means friendships can go a long way and benefit many people. A friend can be defined by three characteristics which include honesty, dependability, and mutuality.

• hook

• anecdote

• background

What technique is used here?

It was the bottom of the nineth inning; my team was last at bat, and we were losing the game by three runs. We had three runners on base along with two outs, and I was up to the plate. The pitcher at the time was throwing high 80’s, but he was not always accurate. The first pitch was something I thought I would never see the entire game; it was an off-speed pitch right down the middle! I choked up on the bat and waited for the ball to draw closer. I stepped forward and released a hard-leveled swing and sent the ball skyrocketing towards centerfield. The centerfielder immediately backed up to the fence, and he jumped up into the air to snatch my homerun. My team was distraught, and we were not satisfied with the outcome of the game. However we all returned home with valuable lessons. Baseball is more than just a game; it teaches you success, failure, and even teaches you to move on from disasters.

• hook

• anecdote

• background

What technique is used here?

When anyone thinks of quality cars, many companies come to mind. The two brands that stand out are Volkswagen and Honda. With inspiring and trend setting productions as the Volkswagen R32 and the Honda Nsx reliability, function, and joy are a few things these car companies are known for. Each manufacturer continues to run strong because of its loyal fan base. These factors are why the present day hardships have had little effect on production of these vehicles. Their availability in almost every country never hurts either. Though Volkswagen and Honda are exceptional car companies and have many similarities, the differences between them are like night and day. ​

• hook

• anecdote

• background

What technique is used here?

​ What is metabolic training? Metabolic training is the revolutionary based science on how people can effectively burn fat and create muscle in a short amount of time. What is conventional training? It is the dull, mundane series of routines. Regardless of which training method is used, exercising contributes to peoples’ overall health and helps people maintain a healthy lifestyle. Metabolic training is a more effective and efficient form of training as opposed to conventional training even though they incorporate some of the same principles. ​

• hook

• anecdote

• background

What technique is used here?

​ Each morning, bright and early, the kids around the neighborhood meet at the end of the street to catch the bus for school. One morning as they were walking to the end of the street, the neighborhood pit bulls were outside with no leash just roaming around the yard watching all the kids as they were getting ready to walk closer. As they walked closer, all the kids became terrified; they were terrified of the pitbulls due to the rumors they had heard of other vicious pit bulls in other neighborhoods. All rumors are not always true in these cases. Pit bulls have such a bad reputation from the fact that people always think they were dangerous, and because of this people are saying that people should not have them as pets. Pitbulls should be allowed to keep as pets because they are part of the family, loving, and protective.

• hook

• anecdote

• background