why do authors often use transition words and phrases in narratives?

Question

A to show that a plot structure is linear
B to add complexity to the story
C to make it easier to include multiple narrators
D to let readers know when there is a change in time and place

Answer 1

D to let readers know when there is a change in time and place

Transition words and phrases help guide readers through the narrative by signaling shifts in time, location, or perspective, thus enhancing their understanding of the story's flow and structure.