Analytical language is one of the indicators that the analysis is taking place rather than description. Of course, the student needs to learn how to use it properly, however, this phrasebank might help you structure your presentation or essay:
| To indicate a contrast: | To provide an illustration: |
| however
on the other hand in contrast alternatively on the contrary conversely in comparison rather in fact another possibility is but despite the fact notwithstanding in spite of nevertheless yet instead although |
for example
as follows that is that is to say for instance say in other words namely such as chiefly mainly most importantly notably one such including especially a typical/particular/ key example in particular |
| To extend a point: | To show cause and effect/conclusion: |
| similarly
equally indeed in addition in the same way likewise too besides also above all as well furthermore |
so
therefore accordingly thus hence then it follows that for this reason this implies in this/that case consequently because of this/that this suggests that in conclusion in short to conclude in brief all in all it might be concluded from this accepting/assuming this resulting from/in consequence of this as a result/consequence owing to due to the fact that |
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