Why is the first sentence of an essay's introductory paragraph sometimes called a "hook" statement?
• A. Because the writer is trying to catch the reader's attention
• B. Because the sentence should be very sharply opinionated
• C. Because the writer wants to make the reader fish for clues
• D. Because the sentence should curve around to the essay's main point
1 answer
A. Because the writer is trying to catch the reader's attention