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Summary
As a writer, it is important that people will read what you have written, which means your audience should connect with the writing and be compelled to keep reading. In this summary, you will learn what to include in your writing so that your readers are engaged throughout the entire story.
The beginning of the story needs to catch the attention of a reader. A narrative hook works to engage the reader - just like how a fish is attracted to a worm on a hook when fishing. Asking questions is also a great way to keep the reader interested in the story because naturally, everyone wants to know the answer to a question.
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method | | Details | Example |
| Using questions |  |
| Samantha opened her eyes slowly. As she got up from her bed she grunted. Her head had smashed through the ceiling. |
| Creating atmosphere |  |
| It was a dark, foggy morning, which is very unusual in the summer. |
| Going straight to the conversation |  |
| "Look at what Eddie gave me," Bobby yelled. |
| Narrative voice |  |
| 'If they were to die, then they had better do it, and decrease the population.' A Christmas Carol |
Identifying your audience and purpose
Using paragraphs
Organisation: bullet points, lists and paragraphs
FAQs
Question: What are ways to hook a reader?
Answer: Some ways to hook the reader are: using questions, creating atmosphere, going straight to the conversation, narrative voice.
Question: What is a narrative hook?
Answer: A narrative hook works to engage the reader - just how like a fish is attracted to a worm on a hook.
Question: Why is capturing the readers interest important?
Answer: As a writer, it is important that people will read what you have written, which means your audience should connect with the writing and be compelled to keep reading.
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