What Lead is it?
I crouched at the starting line. Every muscle in my body was tense as I waiteer to for for the flag to come down. Sweat poured from every pore, causing a small river to flow down my cheek. The flag dropped. My feet shot off the mounting block.
Action lead
What class allows you to eat chocolate and caramel without being sent to the office?
Question Lead
I could still see her face as if it was yesterday. Her blonde hair waving in the breeze, blue eyes twinkling as she raced me to the swings.
Flashback Lead
The castle stood tall, dark, and imposing in the barren landscape. The grey stone, strong and unyielding, bore the battle scars of numerous battles. Occasionally, a dark slash within the stone showed how the castle was able to remain a staunch powerhouse.
Snapshot Lead
The wind howled. Screech, screamed the old wooden door in response.
Sound Effect Lead
"Hurry! You must come before it is too late."
The mysterious voice ceased as the caller quickly hung up the phone.
"Who was it?" my mother asked.
"No clue," I replied. "Must be a joke."
Talking Lead
What is the purpose of a lead?
It catches the readers attention so that they want to continue reading.
Another reason for the importance of the lead?
It helps the reader begin to construct meaning.