The word that is NOT a transitional word or phrase is Portrays.
Explanation:
<u>Transitional words</u> are used to link other words, phrases or sentences in a way that coherent relationships are built within the text and the reader can smoothly progress from one idea to the next one. Some examples of transitional words are <em>moreover, as a matter of fact, such as, likewise, </em><em>unlike, between, in contrast</em><em>,</em> etc. On the other hand, portrays is a content word that carries meaning. Therefore, <u>portrays </u><u>is the right answer.</u>
