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Discourse markers - Coggle Diagram
Discourse markers
Contrastive discourse markers
Yet
Introduces a surprising or unexpected contrast, often implying a concession.
He hadn't been feeling well,
yet
he showed up to the meeting.
The team seemed unprepared,
yet
they managed to win the competition.
Therefore
More formal way of indicating a consequence or conclusion.
The evidence is clear,
therefore
, we must accept the hypothesis.
He failed to meet the deadline,
therefore
, he lost the contract.
In contrast
Formal way of indicating a difference between two ideas.
The study found that diet had a significant impact on health,
in contrast
, exercise had less of an effect.
His optimistic outlook on life stood
in contrast
to her pessimism.
Accordingly
Indicates that the following action or statement is a natural or expected consequence of the previous situation.
She won the scholarship,
accordingly
, she was able to study abroad.
The weather forecast predicted rain,
accordingly
, we brought our umbrellas.
Nevertheless
Similar to "however," but emphasizes the persistence of the second idea despite the contrast.
The project faced many challenges,
nevertheless
, it was successfully completed.
She was nervous about the presentation,
nevertheless
, she delivered it confidently.
Inferential discourse markers
Consequently
Points out a direct result or consequence of the previous statement.
The train was delayed; consequently, they missed their meeting.
The company's profits fell sharply; consequently, they had to lay off employees.
Hence
Introducing a conclusion or inference drawn from previous evidence or reasoning.
Introducing a conclusion or inference drawn from previous evidence or reasoning.
The patient has a history of allergies; hence, we need to be cautious with any new medications.
Therefore
Indicates a conclusion or result based on the preceding information.
The data supports our hypothesis; therefore, we can proceed with the research.
The patient's symptoms have worsened; therefore, we need to adjust the treatment plan.
Thus
Used to introduce a summary or conclusion, often with a formal tone.
Thus, we have demonstrated the effectiveness of the new treatment method.
Thus, we can conclude that the proposed policy is likely to have a positive impact.
So
Signals a consequence or logical conclusion of the previous statement.
The alarm didn't go off, so I was late for work.
She forgot her wallet, so she had to borrow money from a friend.