Definition:
Transitions words are certain
words, expressions, or other devices that give text or speech greater cohesion
by making it more explicit, or signaling, how ideas are meant by the writer or
speaker to relate to one another. These are words and phrases that serve as
bridges from one idea to the next, one sentence to the next, or one paragraph
to the next. They keep the reader from having to find his or her own way and
possibly getting lost in the reading.
Transitions
can be placed:
- At the beginning of a clause
and thus create a compound sentence, as in
I really
thought I would win the family basketball pool; however, I made some poor
choices.
- At the beginning of a sentence
However, it would seem that my son will win all the prizes. - At the end of the sentence
Chris could keep all the prizes for himself, of course.
Within the
sentence
He told me, however, that he would share his prize with me.
He told me, however, that he would share his prize with me.
Transitions
position:
v Transition word + subject + verb
v Subject + transition word + verb
v Subject + verb + transition word
Types of
transitions:
Illustration : specifically,
such as. Contrast: however, nevertheless,
conversely, contrarily. Addition: in addition, beside,
moreover, further. Time : after, then, finally, next,
last. Space: above, below, beneath. Concession: although, even though,
of course, at least. Similarity or comparison: similarly,
likewise. Emphasis: above all, indeed, truly,
furthermore. Details : in particular,
specifically, especially, namely. Examples : for instance, for
example, thus. Consequence or result :
consequently, hence, therefore, accordingly. Summary : in conclusion,
consequently, therefore, finally. Suggestion : to the end,
therefore, for this purpose.
Transitions
in text:
Descriptive:
above, under, near by, among, further, below.
Narrative :
after, afterward, later, finally, one day, once.
Expository:
in addition, furthermore, moreover, therefore, however, although, consequently.
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