Thinking Critically: Using Transitions in Argument
Sylvan Barnet, Hugo Bedau, John O’Hara
Activity Objective: For the exercises in this activity, you will provide an example of the type of transition listed, using a topic of your choice. An example has been done for you in the Illustrate (Example) tab.
For the exercises in this activity, you will provide an example of the type of transition listed, using a topic of your choice. An example has been done for you below showing an “illustrate” transition.
Type of transition: Illustrate
Type of language used: for example, for instance, consider this case
Example of “illustrate” transition: “Many television crime dramas contain scenes of graphic violence. For example, in the episode of Law and Order titled . . .”
Provide an example of the type of transition listed, using a topic of your choice. See the Illustrate (Example) tab for an example.
Type of Transition: Connect logically
Type of language used: thus, as a result, therefore, so, it follows
Provide an example of the type of transition listed, using a topic of your choice. See the Illustrate (Example) tab for an example.
Type of Transition: Amplify
Type of language used: further, in addition to, moreover
Provide an example of the type of transition listed, using a topic of your choice. See the Illustrate (Example) tab for an example.
Type of Transition: Compare
Type of language used: similarly, in a like manner, just as, analogously
Provide an example of the type of transition listed, using a topic of your choice. See the Illustrate (Example) tab for an example.
Type of Transition: Contrast
Type of language used: on the one hand … on the other hand, in contrast, however, but
Provide an example of the type of transition listed, using a topic of your choice. See the Illustrate (Example) tab for an example.
Type of Transition: Summarize
Type of language used: in short, briefly
Provide an example of the type of transition listed, using a topic of your choice. See the Illustrate (Example) tab for an example.
Type of Transition: Concede
Type of language used: admittedly, granted, to be sure