Hook- She writes how her grandmother would have told a story from the depression to compare the times of today with it.

“I was raised on Depression stories; this was one of many told around the dinner table.” This tells us how the article can relate to the author and readers. It also can set the tone.

“Now that hard times have returned, I believe storytelling is due for a revival.” Since this is a journalistic opinion piece, here she is telling her call to action while wrapping up the story.