Persuasive paragraphs are usually arranged by the importance of the points being addressed. Some writers arrange from least important point to the most important point while others arrange points in the opposite. Words used in persuasive paragraphs might include:
TRANSITIONS FOR ADDING TO IDEAS ALREADY STATED
| again | another example of | for instance | one example of__ |
| also | as well as | furthermore | similarly |
| along with | at the same time | in addition | such |
| and | besides | likewise | |
| another | for example | moreover |
TRANSITIONS FOR SHOWING RESULT (CAUSE-EFFECT RELATIONSHIPS)
accordingly because therefore at this point as a result consequently thus since ____ _____ at last hence to sum up ...
TRANSITIONS FOR CONTRASTING IDEAS
although in the same way on the other hand nevertheless even though likewise otherwise but however on the one hand... yet still