Explanations
Text Organisers
There are many features of texts which help the reader understand how the
information in the text is organised.
This term covers a wide range of words and phrases which make text easier to
understand. A selection is given here.
• Adding a point
As well as the obvious dangers, there was the weather to be considered.
In addition to the obvious dangers, there was the weather to be considered.
Not only were there the obvious dangers, but there was also the weather to be
considered.
m Developing a point
Besides/furthermore/in addition/moreover/what's more/on top of that/to
make matters worse, smoking has been directly linked to lung cancer.
• Contrast
The identity of the attacker is known to the police. However/nevertheless/an the
same no name has been released.
The identity of the attacker is known to the police. No name has, however/all the
same, been released.
(Al)though/while/even though/despite the fact that the identity of the attacker
is known to the police, no name has been released.
The identity of the attacker is known to the police. A name has nevertheless/none
the less/still not been released.
No, I didn't say the President got it wrong. On the contrary, I think he's handled
the affair superbly.
I prefer city life as opposed to country life.
I prefer city life, whereas John prefers country life.
Donahue established his reputation as a novelist. In contrast, his new book is a
non-fiction work.
• Explaining reasons
The government does not intend to cause any further provocation.
