Which sentence is the hook in this introductory paragraph? For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by
another group—the Millennials. Baby Boomers, who were born in the '40s and '50s, are nearing or are in their elder years. Millennials, born in the twenty years leading to 2000, are now young adults. Now that they are in the majority, there are many areas where the Millennials may impact our society and priorities. A. Now that they are in the majority, there are many areas where the Millennials may impact our society and priorities. B. Millennials, born in the twenty years leading to 2000, are now young adults. C. For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by another group—the Millennials. D. Baby Boomers, who were born in the '40s and '50s, are nearing or are in their elder years.
The correct option is C. The hook of an essay refers to the first sentence or the first two sentences of the essay which serves as the introduction and whose function is to grab the attention of the readers. These introductory sentences will help the readers to decide whether they want to read the essay or not; therefore they serve as the hook with which the readers are hooked.
