Transitions are words, phrases, or sentences that connect ideas within a piece of writing. They help create coherence, smoothness, and logical flow between paragraphs or sections.
Imagine transitions as bridges connecting different islands. Just like bridges allow people to move smoothly from one place to another, transitions enable readers to navigate seamlessly through different ideas in a text.
Cohesion: This term refers to how well all parts of a text fit together smoothly.
Signal Words/Phrases: These are specific words or phrases that indicate relationships between ideas in writing.
Flow/Fluency: Flow refers to how easily readers can follow the progression of ideas in a text without confusion.
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