What is the purpose of a hook in an introductory paragraph?
A. to introduce the main topic of the essay
B. to state the perspective of the writer
C. to establish the tone of the essay
D. to grab the interest of the reader
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?
A. Paper was invented in China, so many historians credit the Chinese with inventing the very first paper airplane.
B. There are many different ways that you can make a paper airplane.
C. 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?
D. 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?
A. the staff of a dentist's office
B. children who are just learning to brush and floss
C. scientists who study monkeys
D. parents of young children
Which words describe the tone of the paragraph?
A. detached and objective
B. accusatory and harsh
C. formal and academic
D. optimistic and encouraging
The main topic or topics are previewed in the ? of an essay, and most details and supporting arguments are presented in the ? of the essay.
D. to grab the interest of the reader
C. 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?
D. parents of young children
D. 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 of the essay.
b
b
a
d
introduction and body