The Hook

Hook: It is the first or better the second sentence of the introductory paragraph. A hook is necessary to grab reader’s interest and attract their attention, and make them curious about your writing. There are some types of “hook” you can use:

TYPES OF HOOK

        1. Ask a question

 e.g.: Have you ever been to a foreign country and felt lonely? … (an essay about studying abroad)

        2. Use quotation! A quotation works especially well if you relate it strongly to the thesis statement of your essay. It may also be a proverb.

e.g.: “Friends are the most important ingredient in this recipe of life” (an essay about friendship) or

         “There is a saying that studying in another country really teaches you a lot; not just about the language, but about the world”. (An essay about studying abroad)

        3. Use an anecdote! Anecdote is a funny or humorous short story. You can use anecdotes related to the topic of the essay.

e.g.: I was twenty-one years old when I first went abroad to study English… (An essay about studying abroad)

       4. Use an interesting and a general sentence!

e.g.: Divorce has become a trend among newly married couples recently in Turkey.

(An essay about the reasons of divorce)

Background Information: After the hook, we give the reader background information about the topic of the essay. This background information should lead your reader from a general idea of your topic to a very specific idea.

e.g.’…Nowadays many students after completing their education from universities try to find the ways to study abroad for their future. They think that studying abroad provides better opportunities for them to view the world better…