Usage Of Transitional Phrases By Paul L. Dunbar

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Robert Redd Mrs. Akassi English 102 section 01 29 May 2017 Rough Draft Is wearing a Mask a such a harsh punishment, if so is their a reason behind wearing a mask, The man whom may live inside the mask holds a story within him,and he may not be able to live to tell his story if one may keep his identity in vain, so the question is why not take one”s “mask off” to be heard by many like him.? The purpose of this essay is to examine Paul L.Dunbar “We wear the mask” compare to Future’s mask off and compare the feelings and issue that regards to the poet's view about concealing their feelings. In addition, Paul L. Dunbar’s “We wear the mask” in comparison to Future’s “ Mask off” both poets state the issue have experienced throughout their lives …show more content…
You did equal or better than 41% of the people in your education level.
Your usage of transitional phrases may be within an acceptable range, but I know you can do better. Please read the information below and apply the advice to your writing.
One sign of an excellent writer is the use of transitional phrases (e.g. therefore, consequently, furthermore). Transitional words and phrases contribute to the cohesiveness of a text and allow the sentences to flow smoothly. Without transitional phrases, a text will often seem disorganized and will most likely be difficult to understand. When these special words are used, they provide organization within a text and lead to greater understanding and enjoyment on the part of the reader.

The following transitional phrases were found in your document: and, for example, however, in conclusion, in addition

Consider using additional transitions where appropriate:
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You did equal or better than 22% of the people in your education level.

Vocabulary Word Count: 12
Percentage of Vocab Words: 2.79%
Vocab Words in this Paper (top 20): examine, regards, regard, domain, demonstrates, comparison, concealing, arise, literature, transformed, pretend, addiction

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