The hook is the very first sentence in the essay, and a good one creates a lasting impression with the reader.
hook should be in that first paragraph even the first sentence so your reader is hooked from the start. This hook should tie into the theme of your essay whether serious, humorous, or academic and must support the main point or argument of your essay.
8 TYPES OF HOOKS
Question
When writing a question, try to create a picture in the reader’s mind. Use the words who, what, when, where, why, is, how, or are at the beginning of the sentence.
Quote
When writing a quote, it can be a direct quotation from a book, TV show, movie, or a famous person.
Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia is a word that makes sounds. Those can be animal sounds, car sounds, or any other sound. Examples include: Bang! Woof! or Cock-a-doodle-doo!
Poem
Use a poem from a famous author, or make up your own.
Song
Use a line or two from your favorite song on the radio. Make sure you relate it to your essay.
Interjection
Interjections express emotions. Examples are Aha!, Stop!, Ugh!, Help!, Well!, YOW!, Brrrr!, Yummy!
Startling Statistic
Statistics show relationships with numbers. Find a surprising statistic involving your topic.
Dialogue
Dialogue features two or more people talking.
Here is an example of 8 different hooks which could be used for writing an expository essay about my favorite television show, Spongebob Squarepants:
QUESTION
• Where in the Pacific Ocean can you find a delicious Krabby Patty to eat, live in a pineapple, and drive in an underwater boat? Bikini Bottom, of course!
QUOTE
• "Do you smell that? That smell--It's the smell of a smelly smell that smells smelly," stated Spongebob from the show Spongebob Squarepants.
ONOMATOPOEIA
• "Meooowww!" said Gary, Spongebob's pet snail.
POEM
• Roses are red, violets are blue. I love Spongebob Squarepants, do you?
SONG
• "Are ya ready kids? Aye, aye, Captain. I can't hear you! Aye, aye Captain. Ohhhh!" My favorite TV show started to play on Nickelodeon.
INTERJECTION
• "Noooo!" Don't touch the TV, I am watching my favorite show, Spongebob Squarepants.
STARTLING STATISTIC
• Over 1 million adults and children worldwide tune in to watch the TV show, Spongebob Squarepants on a weekly basis
DIALOGUE
• "There's nothing wrong with getting kissys from your grandmother," said Spongebob. "No, especially if you're a big baby who wears diapers!" responded Fish.