Chapter 6. Thinking Critically: Using Transitions in Argument (Chapter 6)

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 . . .”

Question

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

Question Your example of a “connect logically” transition, using a topic of your choice:

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

Question Your example of an “amplify” transition, using a topic of your choice:

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

Question Your example of a “compare” transition, using a topic of your choice:

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

Question Your example of a “contrast” transition, using a topic of your choice:

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

Question Your example of a “summarize” transition, using a topic of your choice:

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

Question Your example of a “concede” transition, using a topic of your choice: