narrative hook

ˈnærətɪv hʊk

Definition

Definition of narrative hook - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

authorship

TECH.

exciting start to a story to engage readers

TECH.

The novel's narrative hook grabbed me from the first page.
The movie's narrative hook kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
Her short story had a narrative hook that intrigued the judges.

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Expressions with narrative

spin a narrative

present information in a biased way

The media can spin a narrative to influence public opinion.

twist the narrative

change the story to fit a purpose

The politician tried to twist the narrative to gain more support.

frame a narrative

create a story or account

The author framed a narrative around the hero's journey.

compelling narrative

persuasive account or argument

The lawyer presented a compelling narrative to convince the jury.

false narrative

fabricated version of events

The movie presented a false narrative of history.

fit the narrative

support the intended message or theme

The marketing campaign was designed to fit the narrative of innovation and progress.

Expressions with hook

hook in

attach or secure using a hook

She hooked in the curtain to the rod.

hook into

connect or attach something to another

He hooked the trailer into the truck.

hook on

engage or become interested in something

She hooked on to the new project immediately.

hook up

form an association with someone

They hooked up with a local band for the tour.

hook up with

meet someone for a specific purpose

Let's hook up with them for lunch tomorrow.

off the hook

adj.

relieved from a responsibility or burden

He was off the hook after the charges were dropped.

hook a left

make a left turn while driving

At the next intersection, hook a left to reach the gas station.

hook a right

turn right while driving or walking

At the next intersection, hook a right to reach the park.

on the hook

adj.

caught in a difficult or dangerous situation

She found herself on the hook during the negotiations.

butcher's hook

hook used by butchers to hang meat

The butcher's hook held the heavy carcass securely.

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French:accroche narrative, ...
German:Erzählhaken, ...
Italian:gancio narrativo, ...
Spanish:gancho narrativo, ...
Portuguese:gancho narrativo, ...
Chinese:叙事钩子, ...
Japanese:物語のフック, ...
Arabic:بِداية مُشَوِّقَة, ...
Hebrew:קֶרֶס נָרָטִיבִי, ...
Russian:захватывающее начало, ...
Ukrainian:зачіпка сюжету, ...
Hindi:कथात्मक हुक, ...
Bengali:আকর্ষণীয় সূচনা, ...
Catalan:ganxo narratiu, ...
Czech:upoutávka, ...
Danish:fortællekrog, ...
Dutch:narratieve opening, ...
Greek:αφηγηματική γάντζος, ...
Hungarian:figyelemfelkeltő nyitány, ...
Khmer:ចំណុចចាប់អារម្មណ៍នៅដើមរឿង, ...
Korean:서사적 갈고리, ...
Persian:قلاب داستان, ...
Polish:zaczepka narracyjna, ...
Portuguese (BR):gancho narrativo, ...
Romanian:cârlig narativ, ...
Swedish:berättelsekrok, ...
Thai:การเริ่มต้นเรื่องราวที่น่าตื่นเต้น, ...
Turkish:hikaye kancası, ...
Vietnamese:câu chuyện mở đầu, ...

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