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Q&A What are these extra phrases added to the beginning of sentences called?

I would see these as transitions, bits which help move the reader smoothly from one thought (spread over one or several paragraphs) to the next. I think presenting it that way will give your stude...

posted 11y ago by Lauren Ipsum‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2019-12-08T03:05:55Z (almost 5 years ago)
I would see these as _transitions_, bits which help move the reader smoothly from one thought (spread over one or several paragraphs) to the next.

I think presenting it that way will give your students a clear reason whether to use this literary tool:

- Am I introducing a new thought?
- Am I wrapping up the previous thought?

If not, then remove the phrase.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2013-09-22T13:48:03Z (about 11 years ago)
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