Question

What is the function of temporal transitions? List some examples from each type of transition (relationship, sequence/shift in time or setting, and suspense building).

Answer 1

Temporal Transitions are used to show the frequency, duration, specific time, or beginning or end of something. They bring your reader through the story from beginning to end.

Relationship: With regards to, Coupled with, in the same way

Sequence/Shift in time or setting: First, Earlier, meanwhile

Suspense Building: Suddenly, Little by little, out of the blue