{"id":3551,"date":"2016-03-16T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?p=3551"},"modified":"2018-04-08T08:53:16","modified_gmt":"2018-04-08T15:53:16","slug":"how-to-start-an-essay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-start-an-essay\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start an Essay With a Bang"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Okay, so an ear-shattering bang with a fiery-aftermath-type <i>bang<\/i> isn\u2019t what I\u2019m talking about when I say, &#8220;This is how to start an&nbsp;essay with a bang.&#8221; (But I bet this adorably suspicious kitten has one heck of a story to tell.)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3631\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3631\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-explosion-cat.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-explosion-cat.jpg\" alt=\"how to start an essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-explosion-cat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-explosion-cat-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-explosion-cat-225x175.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3631 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20387%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to start an essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20387%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-explosion-cat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-explosion-cat-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-explosion-cat-225x175.jpg 225w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-explosion-cat.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adam Rifkin (flickr.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So what <i>do <\/i>I mean when I say, \u201cStart your essay with a bang\u201d?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with these headlines. Tell me what they have in common:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/world\/470-tons-smuggled-cheese-seized-moscow-russian-police-say-n412226\" target=\"_blank\">470 Tons of Smuggled Cheese Seized in Moscow, Russian Police Say<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/world\/burglars-open-1-200-bottles-koenig-pilsener-beer-steal-bottle-n411606\" target=\"_blank\">Burglars Open 1,200 Bottles of Koenig Pilsener Beer, Steal Bottle Caps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/entry\/selfie-deaths-shark-attacks_5602c0c5e4b0fde8b0d09cbe\" target=\"_blank\">Selfie Accidents Have Killed More People Than Sharks This Year<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you guessed they\u2019re all catchy, clickable headlines, you\u2019re right. These headlines are so unique that you just <i>have <\/i>to click to read the story.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s exactly the effect you want to create when you write your essay introduction.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to how to start an essay to create the same effect.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Start an Essay With a Bang<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to write your introduction first.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you won\u2019t know how to start until you\u2019ve finished.<\/p>\n<p>I know that might not make sense, but think about it. If you wait until you\u2019ve finished the body of your paper (the key arguments), you have a better understanding of the contents of your paper. This means you can write a better introduction.<\/p>\n<h3>The purpose of an introduction<\/h3>\n<p>We all know that an introduction is supposed to introduce the paper. But there\u2019s more to it than that.<\/p>\n<p>A good introduction is like a first impression. Imagine meeting your date\u2019s parents, and you\u2019re nothing but a disheveled, bumbling mess. That first impression sticks.<\/p>\n<p>If your essay introduction is that same bumbling mess, filled with typos and a lack of organization, your readers will remember that too.<\/p>\n<p>An introduction also serves as a map to the rest of your paper. It enables readers to see your argument and understand the point of your paper.<\/p>\n<p>This is where a clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-thesis-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\">thesis statement<\/a> comes in. Wrap up your opening paragraph(s) with a specific thesis to let readers know exactly what to expect in your paper.<\/p>\n<p>If you <i>end <\/i>a well-written introduction with a clear, specific thesis statement, how should you <i>start<\/i> a well-written introduction? Start with a few lines that grab readers\u2019 attention.<\/p>\n<h3>The attention grabber<\/h3>\n<p>Even though it may sound like it, an attention grabber isn\u2019t a bad made-for-television sci-fi movie like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2724064\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sharknado<\/a>. An attention grabber is actually a strategy to not only get people&nbsp;to actually <i>read <\/i>your paper, but also to hopefully <i>keep <\/i>them reading.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-tweet-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-click-to-tweet\">\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=An+attention+grabber+not+only+gets+people+to+read+your+paper%2C+but+also+keeps+them+reading.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-start-an-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\">An attention grabber not only gets people to read your paper, but also keeps them reading.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=An+attention+grabber+not+only+gets+people+to+read+your+paper%2C+but+also+keeps+them+reading.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-start-an-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tm-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-tip\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Four basic strategies on how to start an essay with an attention grabber<\/h2>\n<h3>1. An intriguing question<\/h3>\n<p>Ask a question that you\u2019ll answer in the body of your paper, or ask a question that will get readers thinking about your topic.<\/p>\n<p><b>Check out these examples:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><i>Have you ever wondered how many chemicals are in your tap water?<\/i><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Can playing video games make people more intelligent?<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Is pizza a vegetable?<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s a sample introduction using an intriguing question:<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>Is pizza a vegetable? In 2011, this question permeated the news, and parents everywhere wondered how congress could declare pizza a vegetable. The truth is that <\/i><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/blogs\/ezra-klein\/post\/did-congress-declare-pizza-as-a-vegetable-not-exactly\/2011\/11\/20\/gIQABXgmhN_blog.html\" target=\"_blank\">congress did not determine pizza to be a vegetable<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/i><i>The debate involved pizza sauce and how much of the sauce constituted a serving of vegetables. Whether pizza is a vegetable is still up for debate; however, what is not up for debate is the need to provide more healthy options in public school lunches.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pizza-386717_640.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3903\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pizza-386717_640.jpg\" alt=\"pizza-386717_640\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pizza-386717_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pizza-386717_640-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3903 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20334%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"pizza-386717_640\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20334%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pizza-386717_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pizza-386717_640-300x201.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/pizza-386717_640.jpg\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>2. A funny , interesting, or out-of the ordinary anecdote<\/h3>\n<p>Include a brief story about your topic that sets a scene, engages your readers, and gets them involved in the topic.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here are a few examples:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Imagine a time, long, long ago, before the Internet was invented, when people had to travel to a store to buy something.<\/li>\n<li>A young girl and her brother giggle with joy as they run across the park toward the swings. Sadly, their mother was charged with neglect for letting them play in the park just a block from their home.<\/li>\n<li>Last semester, Andre showed up for chemistry class ready to take notes about the upcoming exam. He was shocked when, at the beginning of the class, the professor instructed everyone to put away their notes to&nbsp;take the exam. To say the least, Andre wasn\u2019t prepared.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s a sample introduction using an anecdote:<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>Last semester, Andre showed up for chemistry class ready to take notes about the upcoming exam. He was shocked when, at the beginning of the class, the professor instructed everyone to put away their notes to&nbsp;take the exam. To say the least, Andre wasn\u2019t prepared. Unfortunately for Andre, this wasn\u2019t the first time he wasn\u2019t prepared for class. His habit of procrastination and poor organization has left him struggling to catch up on more than one occasion. While it can be difficult to stay focused in college, if students implement three simple steps, they can organize their schedules, be prepared for class, and improve their grades.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>3. A shocking or interesting statistic<\/h3>\n<p>Using a shocking statistic grabs readers\u2019 attention simply because it\u2019s hard for them to believe the information could be true. They want to keep reading to learn more.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple\">\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-header\">Your grades will thank you. <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-desc\">Never miss a post. Get free weekly writing help delivered straight to your inbox!<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-input\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getdrip.com\/forms\/843655814\/submissions\/new\" target=\"_blank\">Yes! Sign me up. <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<p><b>Check out these examples:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><i>The FDA allows <\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/wordofmouth\/2013\/may\/13\/10-gross-ingredients-food-horsemeat-scandal\" target=\"_blank\"><i>one rodent hair for every 100 grams of chocolate<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.communitycollegereview.com\/blog\/new-study-70-of-california-community-college-students-fail\" target=\"_blank\">Seventy percent of students<\/a><\/i><i>&nbsp;in California\u2019s community colleges fail to graduate or transfer.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Over <\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nccp.org\/topics\/childpoverty.html\" target=\"_blank\"><i>16 million children<\/i><\/a><i> in the United States live in poverty.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s a sample introduction using a shocking statistic:<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>Over 16 million children in the United States live in poverty. These children, rather than enjoying carefree days meant for childhood, feel the burden of adult responsibilities. They often go hungry, worry about where their next meals will come from, and worry whether their families will be evicted again. These children wonder if they\u2019ll soon be living in shelters (or worse yet, living in their cars). With the wealth and resources in the United States, such conditions are inexcusable. Additional funding needs to be allocated to help low-income families.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>4.&nbsp; A thought-provoking or astounding quote<\/h3>\n<p>Opening your paper with a quote gets readers thinking and involved in your paper.<\/p>\n<p>A word of caution: quote someone with credibility or who is an expert on a topic. Quoting your brother or your roommate is not going to have the same effect as quoting an expert.<\/p>\n<p><b>Check out these examples:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abraham Lincoln said, \u201cYou cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Maya Angelou wisely said, \u201cHistory, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Benjamin Franklin is quoted as stating, \u201cBy failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s a sample introduction using a thought-provoking quote:<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>Benjamin Franklin is quoted as stating, \u201cBy failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.\u201d Any student who has ever neglected to study for a test can attest to this. Many students don\u2019t study because they claim they simply don\u2019t have enough time. While it\u2019s true that colleges students are busy working, participating in sports, attending classes, and studying, the truth is that even busy students need to find time to prepare for class. By using a planner, learning how to study, and scheduling courses appropriately, students can be better prepared and improve their grades. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>How to Start an Essay the Wrong Way<\/h3>\n<p>Writing introductions isn\u2019t always easy. At times, you might find yourself staring at a blank screen with a severe case of writer\u2019s block. If this happens, don\u2019t write one of the following types of introductions in order to simply have something on paper.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3629\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-writers-block.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-writers-block.jpg\" alt=\"how to start an essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-writers-block.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-writers-block-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3629 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to start an essay\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-writers-block.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-writers-block-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/introduction-writers-block.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drew Coffman (flickr.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Don\u2019t start with a dictionary definition<\/h3>\n<p>It can be tempting (and very easy) to start your essay with something like, \u201cAccording to Merriam-Webster.com, happiness is a state of well-being and contentment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Yeah, it\u2019s an easy way to start your paper, but it certainly isn\u2019t very interesting. Readers already know what happiness means. You don\u2019t need to define it for them.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, if you\u2019re using a definition for a specific term according to a discussion in your class or if you\u2019re defining a complicated term that appears throughout the&nbsp;paper, this strategy <i>may<\/i> be appropriate.<\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t write a broad, generalized introduction<\/h3>\n<p>You know the type of introduction I\u2019m talking about, the one you write in 22 seconds because you have to get your paper done in no time flat.<\/p>\n<p><b>It\u2019s the introduction that looks like this:<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>Imagery allows readers to fully understand and see what the writer is writing about in poetry. It provides readers with a clear vision of what he or she is talking about and is an important element of many poems. Without imagery, writing would be dull and uninteresting. In the poem&nbsp;<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poets.org\/poetsorg\/poem\/supermarket-california\" target=\"_blank\"><i>A Supermarket in California<\/i><\/a><i>, Allen Ginsberg uses imagery to create a powerful scene.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Nothing about this introduction works. It uses the term &#8220;imagery,&#8221; but it doesn\u2019t say anything specific about the subject, how it\u2019s used in the poem, or the focus of your paper.<\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t announce the goal for your paper<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t start by telling your readers something like, \u201cThis paper will explain how to use shading to draw realistic people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This may be an appropriate opening line for an instruction manual. It&#8217;s not, however, effective as an opening line for an academic essay.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than announcing your topic, simply incorporate the ideas into a statement. &nbsp;For instance, you might write, \u201cArtists often struggle to create life-like faces in their artwork; however, shading is an important strategy and a key step in creating realistic figures.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>More Bang for Your Buck<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/graffiti-429323_640.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3904\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/graffiti-429323_640.jpg\" alt=\"how to start an essay with a bang\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/graffiti-429323_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/graffiti-429323_640-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3904 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to start an essay with a bang\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/graffiti-429323_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/graffiti-429323_640-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/graffiti-429323_640.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>But wait&#8230;there\u2019s more!<\/p>\n<p>As if all this awesome advice wasn\u2019t enough, here are a few more articles on how to&nbsp;start an&nbsp;essay with a bang.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/what-is-a-hook-sentence\/\" target=\"_blank\">What Is a Hook Sentence?<\/a> to learn more about what makes a good hook sentence.<\/li>\n<li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/good-hook-sentences\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Write Good Hook Sentences<\/a> to learn more about crafting the perfect hook sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our help doesn\u2019t end with our fabulous blog! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-editing-proofreading\" target=\"_blank\">Get proofreading and editing assistance from a Kibin editor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Okay, so an ear-shattering bang with a fiery-aftermath-type bang isn\u2019t what I\u2019m talking about when I say, &#8220;This is how to start an&nbsp;essay with a bang.&#8221; (But I bet this adorably suspicious kitten has one heck of a story to tell.) 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