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 answer is C. For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by another group--the Millennials.
A hook is the sentence that metaphorically 'hooks' you - that is the most engaging sentence in the introductory paragraph that makes you interested in what is going to happen next. In this paragraph, option C is the hook because we are about to find out how the Millennials managed to replace Baby Boomers.
