Why should an effective introduction for an argumentative essay include a hook? It introduces the claim.
It gets the reader’s attention.
It points out possible counterclaims.
It shows a connection between ideas.

1. suppose you're an attorney. in a case you're presenting to a federal court, you argue that the person you're defending suffered cruel and unusual punishment. which amendment of the constitution should you cite? a. amendment iv b. amendment viii c. amendment iii d. amendment ix