HOW TO CATCH READER'S ATTENTION

various hook the witer may use to catch readers’ attention.

a.  Questions

b.  Annecdotes

c.   Puzzle.

d.  Statement

e.  Short story.

f.     Proverbs ( old saying)

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Every gold has a silver lining.

Killing two birds with one stone. Have you ever heard of it?

Any peson who has lived in the twentieth century has seen a lot of changes take place in almost all areas of human existance. Some people are excited by the challenges that these changes offer; others want to return to the simpler life-style of the past. The twentieth century has certain advantages such as a higher standard of living for many, but it also has some disadvantages such as a (1)polluted environment, (2)the depersonalization of human relatuionships, (3)and the weakening of spiritual valueas.

Some examples of TS (Thesis Statement)

1.  School uniforms are a good idea because (1)they promote pride within the school, (2)create unity among students, and (3)downplay the importance of fashion.

2.  (1)Too little time, (2)a shortage of money, and (3)a lack of belief in my abilities made me postpone my college education.

3.  AIDS is changing the dating habits of American men and women. People are becoming (1)reluctant to engage in casual sex, (2)choosy about the men and women they date, and more (3) likely to remain monogamous.

Sarat (banyak)

Syarat TS

1.  Parelel

2.  Not overlapping (tumpang tindih)

Taking out an auto loan had helped me (1)to be responsible in making payments, (2)to handle money wisely, and (3)to obtain reliable trasportation that I could not otherwise afford.

Taking out an auto loan had helped me (1)to handle my finances responsibly, (2)to establish a good credit rating, and (3)to obtain reliable trasportation that I could not otherwise afford