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___________devices, sometimes called linking words, linkers, connectors, discourse markers or transitional words, are words or phrases that show the relationship between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech.
_____________ _____________is a type of writing in which the writer uses words to convince the reader that the his/her opinion is correct regarding an issue.
To clarify or illustrate a previous idea
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Exemplification/ Reinforcement
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To present an idea that is more important than the previous one
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To supplement ideas to make an argument more convincing
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To indicate an unreasonable fact that either supports or changes an idea
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To introduce chronology of ideas
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Cause and Effect
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To show relationship between reason and outcome
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Cause and Effect
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To express an opposition
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Cause and Effect
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To indicate a conclusion
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Cause and Effect
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