Transitions are words and phrases that serve as bridges from one idea to the next, one sentence to the next, or one paragraph to the next. [ Some of these are again, to point out, surprising, to emphasize, indeed, in fact and a lot more.In cause and effect essays, transitions like: accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus are some helpful words that helps readers understand why it happens and what happens as a result. This helps in a smooth flow of organizing and discussing ideas. Transitions affects main topic as it helps to tie together main points by providing verbal closure for one main point and introducing the next.