7.1 Introductory Paragraph Practice

The last sentence in your introductory paragraph is called the...

• literary device

• controlling paragraph

• thesis statement

• topic sentence

You should open your introductory paragraph with a....

• hook

• thesis statement

• literary device

• topic sentence

Match the parts of the essays to their description

• 1-2 sentences designed to interest

• hook

• connects from the hook to summary

• literary device

• device used by author to convey meaning

• summary

• 3-4 sentence explanation of the text

• bridge

• controlling argument of the paper

• thesis statement

which hook is being employed here?

"The truth is that many of society's most celebrated figures were once labeled as failures. XYZ's short story, ‘ABC,’ compellingly unravels this notion through its central character's experiences."

• turning an analogy on its head

• shocking statement

• historical anecdote

• statistic

which hook is being employed here?

"According to a recent survey, 60% of successful professionals have experienced a major setback at some point in their careers. In XYZ’s narrative, ‘ABC,’ this statistic is brought to life through the protagonist's challenges."

• turning an analogy on its head

• shocking statement

• historical anecdote

• statistic

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

which hook is being employed here?

"The journey to the moon was fraught with failures and setbacks. Similarly, XYZ's short story, ‘ABC,’ highlights how the protagonist learns to navigate their own failures on the path to success."

• turning an analogy on its head

• shocking statement

• historical anecdote

• statistic

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

The purpose of the hook should still introduce your reader to the _____ of your essay.

• analysis

• evidence

• theme

• literary device

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

This is the name of the controlling statement that occurs at the last sentence of your introduction

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

The ​ (a)   should contain ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   how the author of the story uses those literary devices to relay a ​ (d)   about life or ​ (e)   .​

• thesis statement
• two literary devices
• argue
• deeper meaning
• society

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which hook is being employed here

"People often warn against 'putting all your eggs in one basket.' Yet, XYZ’s narrative, ‘ABC,’ reveals that taking risks and embracing failure can lead to unexpected rewards."

• statistic

• turning a cliche on its head

• shocking statement

• anecdotal story

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6