How can you hook readers from the start-for instance

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Question 1. How can you "hook" your readers from the start-for instance, with an opening example, anecdote, scenario, startling statistic, or provocative question?

Question 2. How much background information and rhetorical context should you include to acquaint readers with the issue?

Question 3. Will you present your claim early in your essay (at the end of your introduction is the conventional placement) or delay it until your conclusion?

Question 4. What are your main supporting points (subclaims)?

Question 5. Do you have sufficient evidence for each of these points? Have you located authoritative (expert) sources that add credibility to your argument?

Question 6. How will you address opposing viewpoints? Have you identified the key points in the counterarguments? Are you prepared to make some concessions and to build strong refutations?

Question 7. Have you considered aspects of tone (for example, serious, comical, inquisitive, humble, thoughtful, or assertive) that would suit the issue and would lead your audience to respect and trust you?

Question 8. How will you conclude in a meaningful way? Will you call upon readers to take action? Will you explain why the issue is important? Will you offer a compromise that benefits all sides?

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