Transitional phrases help the reader to move from one idea to the next. As a consequence, they connect ideas within and between paragraphs. Besides, they can also introduce a change, contrast, intensity, agreement, purpose, result or conclusion in the text. For example, <em>in the first place, on the other hand
, because of
, in other words
, under those circumstances
, all things considered </em>and <em>immediately</em>.
transitional phrases are used to link words, phrases or sentences. They help the reader to progress from one idea (expressed by the author) to the next idea.
A rebuttal is a counter-argument. If you're giving a rebuttal you're giving your reasoning and opinion as to why the person you're talking to our what you're reading is quite wrong. Hope this helps!
