Which one is better Why The cougar is
Which one is better? Why? The cougar is a really interesting animal. The elusive cougar intrigues many people due to its secretive way of life.
Which one is better? Why? Did you know that cougars have three different types of teeth that they use to puncture, cut, chew, slice, and shear the meat from their unsuspecting prey? Do you know about cougars?
Informative Essay Hooks
Rhetorical Question This asks a question to make a point or cause a dramatic effect rather than to get an answer. Can you imagine hiking a trail and coming across the elusive cougar that is rarely seen by humans?
Fascinating Fact This shares a fact that grabs the reader’s attention. Cougars can jump up to 40 feet in the air and see five times further than a human!
Open with a powerful quote This opens with a quote from a famous person or respected author. “Cougars are seldom seen and rarely heard. In fact, they often live their entire lives unobserved by humans, ” writes Corrigan.
Use a literary device such as figurative language This opens up with imagery, simile, alliteration, metaphor, personification, or another type of literary device. The majestic cougar stealthily creeps through the forest rarely to be seen by humans.
Challenging Question This asks a question that causes the reader to really think. It shouldn’t be a yes/no question or one that is easily answered. What animal can jump 20 feet into the air, run 50 miles per hour, and has 40 different names by which it is known?
Statistic/Data This is similar to an interesting fact, but it specifically deals with a number or percentage. Over 2, 000 cougars are being killed each year.
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