Linking Words help writers provided transitions.
Persuasive Writing (Writing to Persuade or Give your Opinion)
Introduction
In my opinion, . . . |
Middle / Reasons
The first reason . . . The second reason . . . The third reason . . . Another reason . . . Additionally . . . Also, . . . |
Conclusion
In conclusion, . . . This is why I believe . . . In summary . . . That's why . .. To sum things up . . . Therefore . . . As a result . . . Emphasize your point.
In conclusion, I __________ believe . . . absolutely certainly truly most definitely positively strongly whole-heartedly |
Expository / Nonfiction Writing (Writing to Teach
Introduction
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Middle / Evidence
The first The second The third |
Elaboration
This means . . . In other words . . . For example, For instance . . . Furthermore |
Conclusion
In conclusion, . . . In summary . . . Finally . . . To sum things up . . . Therefore . . . As a result . . . |
Narrative / Fiction Writing (Writing to Entertain)
Introduction
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Middle / Details (Location)
Above Across Against Along Among Around behind below beneath beside between beyond by down in back of in front of inside near on top of outside Throughout |
oonMiddle / Details (Time)
First Second Third Next Then After that A few days later Yesterday Next week Soon afterwards Later on Afterward Immediately As soon as before During Meanwhile Without warning |
Conclusion / Ending
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Words to Comparealso
as well as both in common in the same way like same similar too |
Words to Contrastalthough
but differ different even though however instead nevertheless on the contrary on the other hand otherwise whereas while unless yet |