Each background picks up the hook’s implied question, expanding it into a broader context. For example, the hook "What if the devices we cherish most are silently enslaving us?" leads to a background exploring technology’s dual role as a liberator and a captor, directly addressing the "what if" scenario.
The background advises the essay’s direction by introducing key issues (e.g., privacy vs. convenience, economic gain vs. ecological loss) that connect the hook’s intrigue to the thesis, ensuring a smooth transition into the argument.
It maintains the hook’s reflective tone while grounding it in real-world stakes, setting up a thesis that will evaluate the question’s complexity (e.g., "To what extent…" or "Should…").