I'm an ESL writing teacher, and in this lesson, I teach you 6 easy ways to write a hook: how to write a hook for your essay. (English writing essay lesson / ESL writing lesson intermediate to advanced / essay introduction tips)

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COMMENT: What's your favorite way to make a hook?

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Correction: When you use the word "like" to compare two things, as in my example "Life is like a box of chocolates," it's called a simile. Similes are a type of metaphor. Your English teacher would want you to know that difference! :)

Easy Essay Introduction Tips:
0:00 How to write a hook
0:50 What is a hook?
1:20 Why is a hook important?
2:20 Question Hook
5:15 Tell a Story
6:25 Shocking Statistic
7:10 A Quote
8:15 A Simile or Metaphor
9:15 An Unexpected Statement
10:05 Practice writing hooks with Me!
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