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Transitions are the sentences or words that allow readers
to follow the flow of your argument. A well-placed transition will
take your reader gently by the hand and shepherd him along. In the
examples below, transitional words and phrases are italicized for
clarity only.
Elaborating
Transitions can alert your reader that you are about
to elaborate on a point.
• Paul pirouettes as if he’s drunk. Furthermore,
his leaps are pathetically low to the ground.
Providing an Example
Use transitions to show that you’re going to provide
examples.
• Tammy is a very picky eater. For
example, last year she ate nothing but steak tartare, creamed
spinach, and blueberries.
Showing Contrast
Transitions can be used to show contrast.
• Manzur worships Dolly Parton. Biff, on
the other hand, hates country music in general and Dolly
Parton in particular.
Showing Results
Transitions can be used to indicate results.
• You spend most of your work hours chatting
on the phone. Therefore, I have no choice but to
fire you.
Showing Sequence
Use transitions to show sequences of events.
• At first, Tia wanted
to be a model. Soon after moving to L.A., she decided
acting was her true passion. Eventually, she ditched
acting and took up photography.
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