HOW TO BUILD A GOOD HOOK:

​ASK YOURSELF:

WHAT IS AN ANECDOTE?

An anecdote (an-eck-dis a short account of an experience, whether the writer’s own or not, that makes a statement about a topic. For example:

“Only one person comes to mind when presented with the image of a woman with the bushy uni-brow, flowers on her braided hair, and colorful dresses. That woman is world renowned artist Frida Kahlo.”

HOW TO USE AN ANECDOTE?

An anecdote is a short account of an experience, whether the writer’s own or not, that makes a statement about a topic. For example:

“Only one person comes to mind when presented with the image of a woman with the bushy uni-brow, flowers on her braided hair, and colorful dresses. That woman is world renowned artist Frida Kahlo.”

HOW TO USE AN ANECDOTE:

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"Throughout history, it's been..."
"In today's fast-paced society..."
"Over the years, it's become..."
"In recent times, there..."
"As the saying goes..."
"In a world where..."
"Imagine a scenario where..."

HOOK SAMPLES FOR AN ESSAY

WHEN TO USE AN ANECDOTE?

• An anecdote is a short account of an experience, whether the writer’s own or not, that makes a statement about a topic.
  

• The anecdote typically already reflects the writer’s point of view, and thus thesis statement, about an issue.
  

• An anecdote could also touch the reader’s emotions.
  

• An anecdote as an essay hook could be used to persuade.