Leads (Hooks) for Intro Paragraphs and Snappy Endings for Conclusions; Fetzer

An assorted compilation of lead sentences (hooks) for introductory paragraphs and snappy endings for conclusions for both Fiction and Non-Fiction stories / articles. Each hook / snappy ending includes a brief description and an actual example of it in use within an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.

This compilation is derived from Nancy Fetzer's Writing Connections (2007). All clipart from Bing Images (Public Domain & Free To Share & Use)

List includes the following:

FICTION / NON-Fiction (Leads / Hooks for Introductions):
Question
Vivid Sensory
Interesting Fact
Action
Quote or Dialogue
Humor
Emotional Statement
Onomatopoeia

FICTION / NON-FICTION (Snappy Endings for Conclusions):
Ask a Question
End With an Emotional Statement
End With a Quote or Dialogue
End With Humor
State How the Reader Is Affected
Persuade the Reader
State a Judgment
Shock the Reader
Challenge the Reader
State a New Possibility
End With a Fact
State the Universal Theme