Section 1 - Instruction

You now have a toolkit of powerful hooks: surprising Statistics, engaging Questions, and vivid Images. The next step is to connect your hook to your message framework, whether it's a story, an explanation, or an argument.

A great hook earns you the right to deliver your message.

Engagement Message

Which hook type do you find most compelling as a listener?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Sort these opening lines into the correct hook category.

Labels

  • First Box Label: Question Hook
  • Second Box Label: Statistic Hook

First Box Items

  • What if you could...
  • Have you ever...
  • How would you feel...

Second Box Items

  • 8 out of 10...
  • Did you know 50%...
  • Studies show that...
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

You're telling a personal story about overcoming a challenge to inspire your team. Which hook would be most effective?

A. A surprising statistic B. A rhetorical question C. A vivid image D. A detailed agenda

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B
  • C - Correct
  • D
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Match the communication goal with the most suitable hook type. Swipe left for goals best suited for Statistics, and right for goals best suited for Images.

Labels

  • Left Label: Best for Statistics
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