Just as topic sentences unify the whole paragraph (give overall meaning to its facts), transition sentences organize the pieces of writing within the paragraph. Thus, writing can be unified but still be disorganized. Even as they travel down a well-developed topic sentence, the readers need some road signs or transitions. Devices such as conjunctions, pronouns, repeated words, and synonyms provide these road signs. In this section, you’ll learn how transitions can help your writing and your readers.
The role of a writer is much like that of a tour guide. Your readers trail right behind you: All look to see what you point out, and all follow you with at least moderate attention. However, if you give a false direction or no direction ...
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