Unit 4 Lesson 9: Connections and Transitions Flashcards
In explanatory writing, it is important to show the relationships between ideas. Why is that
This makes it easier for readers to follow the explanation of a topic.
Trastions are used to demonstrare what
In explanatory writing, it is important to show the relationships between ideas. This makes it easier for readers to follow the explanation of a topic. Writers often use transitions to show these relationships.
What are transitions
a word or phrase that shows the relationship between two ideas
What are connections
the relationship between two or more similar ideas in a text
What do connections show
Connections show how ideas are related or similar.
Here are some common transitions writers use to show connections:
- Futhermore
- likewise
- on account of
- therefore
How is futhermore used
Writers can use this transition to provide additional detail for an explanation.
How is likewise used
This connection introduces an idea similar to the one explained previously.
How is on account of used
Writers use this transition to explain the reason for something.
How is therefore used
This transition introduces a conclusion that follows logically from an idea just discussed.
what is a distinction
a difference or a contrast between two or more ideas in a text
How are distinctions used
Distinctions show how ideas differ or contrast.
Here are some common transitions writers use to show distinctions:
- Although
- despite
- in contrast
- on the contray
How is although used
This transition introduces a seeming contradiction or obstacle that works against an idea.
How is despite used
Writers use this distinction to show an obstacle that is overcome.
How is in contrast used
This distinction introduces an idea that differs from the one before it.
How is on the contrary used
Writers use this transition to introduce an idea that is not what one would expect based on what one knows.
Explain the difference between connections and distinctions.
Connections show similarities between ideas, while distinctions show differences.
Rewrite the following two sentences to make a connection: The days were getting shorter. Farmers had less time to work in the fields.
The days were getting shorter, and as a result, farmers had less time to work in the fields.
Rewrite the following two sentences to make a distinction: The people received several warnings. They were unprepared when the hurricane hit.
Despite several warnings, the people were still unprepared when the hurricane hit.
What is the relationship between transitions and the ideas in an explanatory text?
Transitions show the relationships between ideas, such as similarities and differences.
When ideas are linked effectively, the text is said to have..
cohesion
What does is mean when a text is cohesive
When a text is cohesive, readers can better process and retain the information.
connections vs distinctions
Connections show similarities among ideas, and distinctions show differences.
How can you use transitions to clarify relationships among complex ideas in explanatory text?
You can use transitions to signal connections and distinctions that show the relationships between ideas.
Why is it important to use transitions to show where the conclusion of an explanatory text begins?
Without a transition, the reader may think the conclusion is a continuation of the body of the explanatory text.
How can the transition however be used to relate ideas in an explanatory text?
The transition however can signal a contrasting relationship between two ideas.
