Understanding Transition Signals

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Surprisingly

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Transition signals indicate something unexpected compared to the previous statement.

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Consequently

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The second sentence shows an effect or result of the failure.

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Nevertheless

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Shows contrast between critical response and audience reaction.

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Despite

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Correctly indicates contrast between one thing and the continuation of the other.

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Furthermore

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Adds a new, related idea to the first idea.

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As a result

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An effect to the cause

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In contrast

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Contrasts two different preferences.

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Similarly

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The two ideas share a positive, parallel relationship.

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However / Nonetheless

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Shows partial contrast.

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Therefore / As a result

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Signals conclusion.