Writing Terms: Reading And Language Arts Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every writing terms term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

Hook

A hook is the opening sentence or few sentences of a piece of writing that are designed to grab the reader's attention and make them want to keep reading.

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