Instructions
Read the information below about hooks and complete the exercises that follow. A hook is an engaging opening sentence or question that captures the reader's attention in an essay or story.
Types of Hooks
- Question Hook: Begins with a thought-provoking question.
- Quote Hook: Uses a quote from a famous person that relates to the topic.
- Statistic Hook: Starts with an interesting fact or statistic.
- Story Hook: Begins with a brief anecdote to draw in the reader.
Exercises
- Identify the Hook: Read the following sentence and identify the type of hook it is.
- Create a Question Hook: Write your own question hook related to a topic you enjoy.
- Quote Hook Activity: Find a quote related to a topic of your choice. Write the quote below and mention its source.
- Statistic Hook: Research and write down an interesting statistic about a topic that interests you.
- Write a Story Hook: Write a brief story hook designed to engage readers for a fictional story.
- Reflection: Which type of hook do you find most effective? Explain why.