Why should an introduction include a "hook"?

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A hook summarizes the paper.
A hook summarizes the paper.

A hook grabs the reader's attention and makes them want to read more.
A hook grabs the reader's attention and makes them want to read more.

A hook includes several sentences that provides a lot of evidence to explain your topic.
A hook includes several sentences that provides a lot of evidence to explain your topic.

A hook includes the thesis statement, which is important.

Answer 1

A hook sets the tone for the rest of the paper and engages the reader from the beginning.