Persuasive Writing Hooks

Interesting use of words intended to grab the reader’s attention at the beginning of a writing piece

• claim

• evidence

• hook

• rebuttal

A Hook...

• Goes at the end of your intro

• Goes in your conclusion paragraph

• Is the first sentence of your essay

• catches your audience's attention

Which of the following are all types of hooks?

• Question, antidote, brain storm

• shocking statement, anecdote, riddle

• thesis statement, riddle, fragment technique

• Paragraph, anecdote, hooks

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

T or F: The first sentence of your introduction is the first chance a writer has to capture the attention of the reader.

• True

• False

Is this an effective hook?

• Yes

• No

Your hook sets the tone for the entire essay.

• True

• False

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 is the primary purpose of a hook in persuasive writing?

• To provide evidence

• To grab the reader's attention

• To present a counterargument

• To summarize the main points