Which transitions would be best to show contrast between two or more ideas in a text?

Question

after all
despite
because
however
for example
by and large

Answer 1

To show contrast between two or more ideas in a text, the best transitions from your list would be:

• However: This transition signals a contrast or exception to what has previously been mentioned.
• Despite: This transition introduces an idea that stands in opposition to the previous notion, highlighting a contrast.

The other transitions, such as "after all," "because," "for example," and "by and large," do not primarily serve to indicate contrast between ideas.