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Discourse markers

Discourse markers. Linking your writing together. Discourse markers. Discourse markers are like the signposts of your writing. They allow the reader to know what directions you are going in next – if your next point will be similar, or different, to the one before.

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Discourse markers

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  1. Discourse markers Linking your writing together

  2. Discourse markers Discourse markers are like the signposts of your writing. They allow the reader to know what directions you are going in next – if your next point will be similar, or different, to the one before. Discourse markers create cohesion and allow writing to fit together effectively.

  3. Adding

  4. Sequencing

  5. Illustrating

  6. Cause and Effect Remember, use a comma after some of these discourse markers for effect!

  7. Comparing

  8. Qualifying

  9. Contrasting

  10. Emphasising

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