What is the purpose of a hook in an introductory paragraph?(1 point)
Responses
to introduce the main topic of the essay
to introduce the main topic of the essay
to establish the tone of the essay
to establish the tone of the essay
to state the perspective of the writer
to state the perspective of the writer
to grab the interest of the reader
to grab the interest of the reader
Math class. The dinner table. Your little brother’s T-ball game. What if I told you that you could make all of these places much more exciting with a simple piece of paper?
parents of young children
optimistic and encouraging
The main topic or topics are previewed in the introduction of an essay, and most details and supporting arguments are presented in the body paragraphs of the essay.
Amelia is writing an informative text about how to make a paper airplane. The audience is 10 to 14-year-olds. Which hook would best grab the reader's attention?(1 point)
Responses
Paper was invented in China, so many historians credit the Chinese with inventing the very first paper airplane.
Paper was invented in China, so many historians credit the Chinese with inventing the very first paper airplane.
There are many different ways that you can make a paper airplane.
There are many different ways that you can make a paper airplane.
Lift. Gravity. Force. What if I told you that you could teach all of these concepts to your students with a single piece of paper?
Lift. Gravity. Force. What if I told you that you could teach all of these concepts to your students with a single piece of paper?
Math class. The dinner table. Your little brother’s T-ball game. What if I told you that you could make all of these places much more exciting with a simple piece of paper?
Use the following introductory paragraph to answer the question.
Did you know that some monkeys in Thailand teach their young to floss? If monkeys can do it, then so can we! It is so important to teach our children healthy habits when it comes to oral hygiene. There are many simple strategies you can use when teaching young kids to brush, floss, and make healthy choices about eating and drinking.
Who is the intended audience?
(1 point)
Responses
the staff of a dentist's office
the staff of a dentist's office
children who are just learning to brush and floss
children who are just learning to brush and floss
parents of young children
parents of young children
scientists who study monkeys
Use the following introductory paragraph to answer the question.
Did you know that some monkeys in Thailand teach their young to floss? If monkeys can do it, then so can we! It is so important to teach our children healthy habits when it comes to oral hygiene. There are many simple strategies you can use when teaching young kids to brush, floss, and make healthy choices about eating and drinking.
Which words describe the tone of the paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
optimistic and encouraging
optimistic and encouraging
accusatory and harsh
accusatory and harsh
detached and objective
detached and objective
formal and academic
Drag and drop the words into the correct locations.(1 point)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
The main topic or topics are previewed in the Response area of an essay, and most details and supporting arguments are presented in the Response areaof the essay.