Question

Read the introduction to an argumentative essay.

In the United States, Japanese Americans were relocated to internment camps during World War II. The decision to do so was unconstitutional, and the practice had lasting consequences for the internees.

A writer could improve this introduction by
adding a hook.
using a lighter tone.
stating the writer’s claim.
adopting a conversational voice.

Answer 1

adding a hook.

The paragraph already states the claim (that the relocation was unconstitutional and harmful), so the main improvement is to add an engaging opening sentence that draws the reader in—e.g., a striking fact, question, or brief image—rather than a lighter or more conversational tone.