16.4 Using transitions

Using transitions

Using transitions helps your essay flow. Of course we can read an essay without transitions, but would it be as enjoyable? No. 

Transitions guide one idea to the next, their connectors or bridges from one concept to the next. This helps your audience go from thought to thought without getting confused or seemingly abruptly changing the topic.

Below are some transition words listed under the category they fit best in. Depending on your goal, the word you take will give your reader a conclusion or assumption on your own thought process on an issue. Some lead readers to an idea while others make a reader question an idea. 

in this same light

following the same logic

furthermore

Additionally

nevertheless

on the contrary

over and above all this

despite all this

granted

no doubt

nobody denies

obviously

of course

finally

lastly

ultimately

considering these facts/ideas/points

These are just a few quick examples taken from an extensive AP LANG. transition guide. If your in need for more examples check out this pdf of the larger chart: http://echaset.weebly.com/uploads/9/1/5/9/9159298/transition_words.pdf