Narrative Hooks

To immediately engage the reader

To summarize the entire story

To introduce all the characters at once

To provide a detailed background of the setting

Use vivid words and sensory elements

Describe colors, sounds, textures, or smells

Include many actions and fast-paced events

Keep it still and peaceful

Option A

Option B

Neither option captures the reader’s attention

Both options equally capture the reader's attention.

It describes a peaceful scene using vivid sensory details.

It starts with dialogue to introduce a problem or mystery.

It throws the reader into the middle of something happening using strong verbs and action.

It explains the background before any action takes place.

Option A

Option B

Neither option captures the reader’s attention

Both options equally capture the reader's attention.

Option A

Option B

Neither option captures the reader’s attention

Both options equally capture the reader's attention.

To introduce the main character

Takes reader to a related & important past moment

To describe the setting in detail

To summarize the story's ending

Option A

Option B

Neither option captures the reader’s attention

Both options equally capture the reader's attention.

Use three questions back to back

Ask yes/no questions

Prompt the reader to think deeply

Avoid making the reader think too much

Option A

Option B

Neither option captures the reader’s attention

Both options equally capture the reader's attention.

To capture the interest of the audience

To summarize the entire story in the first sentence

To introduce all the main characters immediately

To provide a detailed background of the setting