1. Transition Words
A Bridge to Better Writing

2. furthermore moreover too also additionally in addition even more
similarly
CONTRAST
nevertheless
nonetheless
after all
however
on the contrary
in contrast
notwithstanding
ILLUSTRATION (TO GIVE AN EXAMPLE)
for instance
for example
in fact
specifically
CAUSAL
therefore
consequently
accordingly
thus
as a result

3. Using Transition Words to Connect Paragraphs
1st Body Paragraph Topic Sentence:
Lennie’s intelligence differences influence his sense of loneliness.
2nd Body Paragraph Topic Sentence:
Steinbeck explores how race can impact loneliness through the character of Crooks.
3rd Body Paragraph Topic Sentence:
The character of Curley’s wife is used by Steinbeck to probe how gender could lead to loneliness.
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1st Body Paragraph Topic Sentence:
The universality of loneliness is examined by Steinbeck through the lens of the character Lennie and his neurodiversity, regarding intelligence.
2nd Body Paragraph Topic Sentence:
Not only can intelligence be a factor in creating loneliness, Steinbeck also explores how race can impact loneliness through the character of Crooks.
3rd Body Paragraph Topic Sentence:
Furthermore, the character of Curley’s wife is used by Steinbeck to probe how gender could lead to loneliness.
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4. Using Transition Words to Introduce Quotes
The universality of loneliness is examined by Steinbeck through the lens of the character Lennie and his neurodiversity, regarding intelligence. For example, in the scene when nearly all of the men go to town, Lennie is left behind with Candy, Crooks, and Curley’s wife. In fact, Steinbeck exposes Lennie’s loneliness with a somber line: “Lennie smiled helplessly in an attempt to make friends” (68). This line highlights the helplessness Lennie feels as he tries to make friends, likely exacerbated by how the world makes him feel inadequate because of his neurodiversity. Consequently, Steinbeck illustrates how loneliness can be part of someone’s life that has intelligence differences.
The universality of loneliness is examined by Steinbeck through the lens of the character Lennie and his neurodiversity, regarding intelligence. Lennie is left behind with Candy, Crooks, and Curley’s wife. Steinbeck exposes Lennie’s loneliness with a somber line: “Lennie smiled helplessly in an attempt to make friends” (68). This line highlights the helplessness Lennie feels as he tries to make friends, likely exacerbated by how the world makes him feel inadequate because of his neurodiversity. Steinbeck illustrates how loneliness can be part of someone’s life that has intelligence differences.

5. Using Transition Words to Increase Sentence Variety
AFTER A SEMICOLON: Lennie fears being alone; however, Lennie has a friend in George.
BEGINNING OF A SENTENCE: However, Lennie has a friend in George.
END OF A SENTENCE: Lennie has a friend in George, however.
MIDDLE OF A SENTENCE: Lennie, however, has a friend in George.

6. furthermore moreover too also additionally in addition even more
similarly
CONTRAST
nevertheless
nonetheless
after all
however
on the contrary
in contrast
notwithstanding
ILLUSTRATION (TO GIVE AN EXAMPLE)
for instance
for example
in fact
specifically
CAUSAL
therefore
consequently
accordingly
thus
as a result