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Question  \nExample: How does a country help those who helped the country?  \nNon-Example: How can a country turn its back on its military?  \nProblem: It leans toward persuasion.  \n2. Shocking Fact  \nExample: Some people claim that almost 100% of active and veteran military personnel suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  \nNon Example: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder happens in the military.  \nProblem: Boring! Boring! Boring!  \n3. Hyperbole (Exaggeration)  \nExample: There would not be one…see below!  \nNon Example: The United States government causes suicides and violent crimes!  \nProblem: This is simply not true, and the topic is too serious for this type of hook.  \n4. Simile/Metaphor (Comparison)  \nExample: As the pendulum swings on a clock, so does the governments changes in procedures.  \nNon Example: Feeling alone and insignificant, military personnel who suffer from PTSD are like puppies left at a dog pound.  \nProblem: This leans toward persuasion.  \n5. Scenario/Anecdote – A story that sets the scene for essay  \nExample: Imagine risking your life at war only to return and suffer from PTSD. Further imagine that no one seems to understand.  \n6. Fragment – A listing of two or three fragments followed by a strong statement  \nExample: A weary solider. A violent war. A difficult transition home. Many United States personnel have stories to tell about their problematic adjustment returning to their families.  \nNon Example: A soldier. A war. PTSD  \nProblem: This is missing a strong sentence following fragments.  \n7. Famous Quotation  \nExample: “In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” -Jose Narosky  \nNon Example: You can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake.” -Jeannette Rankin  \nProblem: The quote does not fit the topic.","cbCaijhDtFFrx4az","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijhDtFFrx4az","pdf",47350,6,"English","# Hooks in Writing\n## Question\n## Shocking Fact\n## Hyperbole (Exaggeration)\n## Simile/Metaphor (Comparison)\n## Scenario/Anecdote\n## Fragment\n## Famous Quotation","[{\"question\":\"What problem is highlighted when a hook leans toward persuasion?\",\"answer\":\"When the hook shifts into persuasion rather than presenting a suitable entry to the essay topic, it reduces reliability and relevance. Several sections explicitly label this as the main problem.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is the “boring” hook considered ineffective?\",\"answer\":\"Hooks that merely restate the obvious without capturing reader interest are called boring. 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