ABSTRACT

Transitional words are the ones to show the relationship between words, sentences or paragraphs of a discourse. They are the bridge helping readers to understand the transition between parts. Transitional words play a vital role in language use and comprehension. They are the necessary condition for the formation of discourses and also one of the important components of discourse. This paper uses three methods including literature research, comparative method, and analytical method to make an in-depth study and analysis of transitional words. It not only generally introduces transitional words, but also explains its theoretical framework. In order to realize a deep understanding and flexible use of transitional words, this paper analyses transitional words from five aspects which are classification, function, wrong use, rules, and the functions and strategies in reading and writing. Based on all the previous research at home and abroad, the paper summarizes the limitations of the study and comes up with some practical ideas expecting to offer help to the following study of transitional words. 

Key Words: Transitional word; Cohesion; Fiction; Wrong Use; Strategy

CONTENTS

摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction-1

2. Theoretical framework-2

3. Past Literature-3

4. Research Methodology-5

5. The Analysis of English Transitional Words-6

5.1 The Classification of English Transitional Words.-6

5.1.1 Semantical Classification-6

5.1.2 Classification about Semantic Emphasis-8

5.1.3 Grammatical Classification-8

5.1.4 Classification about Part of Speech-9

5.2 The Function of English Transitional Words-10

5.2.1 Logical coordination-10

5.2.2 Progression-11

5.2.3 Translation-12

5.3 The Wrong Use of English Transitional Words-13

5.3.1 The Vacancy of English Transitional Words-13

5.3.2 The Redundance of English Transitional Words-14

5.3.3 The Misuse of English Transitional Words-14

5.3.4 The Solutions of These Problems-15

5.4 The Rules of Using Transitional Words-16

5.4.1 Syntactic Rules-16

5.4.2 Semantic Rules-16

5.4.3 Contextual Rules-18

5.5 The Functions and Strategies of Transitional Words in Reading and Writing-18

5.5.1 in Reading-18

5.5.2 in Writing-20

6. Conclusion-22

7. Limitation-22

References-24

Acknowledgements-25