Narrative Transition Words

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Narrative transition?

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Words or phrases that link actions and events.

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Example of a narrative transition?

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Later in the day

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Best transition for story start?

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In the beginning

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Best transition for the middle of a story?

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Meanwhile

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Best transition for story's end?

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Finally

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Transitions improve writing flow between events.

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They help make my writing flow better from event to event.

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____________ I saw her, I knew I was in love.

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As soon as

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Studying for my English final, my roommate was busy playing games ___________.

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Meanwhile