Question

What is the bridge in an argument?

Answer 1

Instead of starting with a topic sentence for each paragraph, the writer uses a bridge to make a smooth transition into a new paragraph.

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Also called a transition idea or transition sentence, it usually discusses the previous point and how it ties in to the new point.

Answer 2

The key to constructing good bridges is briefly repeating what you just finished saying, thus forcing yourself to spell out how the new paragraph follows. Hence, “Next,” “Additionally,” and “My next point is” are not explicit transitions.

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