- Types and examples of order links
- - Links from the beginning of the speech
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- - Speech closing links
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- - Transition links
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- - Nexus of digression
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- - Temporary links
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- References
The links or order connectors are a group of words that organize the order or hierarchy of ideas in any oral or written text. Its use is essential when it is required to list several elements of the same nature.
Generally speaking, links or connectors are words or groups of words that are used to relate different ideas, highlighting the relationships between them.
Its correct use facilitates the coherence of the speech and makes it more intelligible. Its main function, as its name implies, is to connect different sentences or paragraphs.
Order links or connectors are also called hierarchical links and, more ambiguously, chronological links.
Types and examples of order links
The order links can be grouped into different categories depending on their location within the text and the role they play in the development of discourse. We can differentiate 6 types.
- Links from the beginning of the speech
This type of order nexus is used to begin a text or a paragraph. Its function is to reinforce the perception that a new idea or argument is being started.
Examples:
First of all, we know that this type of situation does not happen every day.
- Speech closing links
Contrary to the previous one, this nexus of order serves to announce the idea or final paragraph of a text.
They should not be confused with other types of conclusion connectors such as in conclusion or in summary, since they do not establish a hierarchical relationship, but are used to recapitulate ideas before finishing a text.
Examples:
Finally, we can only consider changing strategy in the face of this problem.
- Transition links
This type of nexus of order fulfills the function of marking a transition or movement between ideas or themes in a text.
Examples:
On the other hand, we are all aware of the progress we have made.
Next, we can see how the problem has evolved.
- Nexus of digression
This type of order nexus allows the issuer to introduce digressions or paragraphs within a speech to be able to explain other related ideas or talk about another topic.
Examples:
It should be noted that the aforementioned is not just a simple enumeration.
By the way, any conclusion we can draw will be incomplete if we do not consider the other factors.
- Temporary links
This type of order nexus indicates the time or sequence in which the ideas are found within the discourse or to which it refers.
Examples:
We will now try to put more pressure on our competitors.
We will immediately present a series of allegations against this proposition.
Along with all of the above, we never considered the possibility of change.
In the middle of all of the above, we could only laugh.
References
- Examples of Order Connectors. Retrieved on November 19, 2017 from gramaticas.net
- The thinking (2016). Order connectors. Retrieved on November 19, 2017 from educacion.elpensante.com.
- Writing Blog Team (2014). What are order connectors for? Retrieved on November 19, 2017 from blog.pucp.edu.pe.
- What are connectors? Retrieved on November 19, 2017 from hyperpolyglotte.com.