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Discourse Connectives — Connettivi Discorsivi·Subtle Distinctions Between Similar Connectives
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Key distinctions: 'tuttavia' vs 'eppure' — 'tuttavia' is neutral contrast; 'eppure' implies surprise or paradox. 'Poiché' vs 'in quanto' — 'poiché' is causal (main clause comes after); 'in quanto' often introduces an explanatory justification mid-sentence. 'Inoltre' vs 'peraltro' — 'inoltre' adds; 'peraltro' adds with a nuance of 'incidentally' or 'moreover'. 'In conclusione' vs 'in definitiva' — 'in conclusione' closes; 'in definitiva' implies a weighing-up of all aspects.

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«Il piano è ben strutturato e realistico. _____, non comprendo perché sia stato bocciato all'unanimità.»

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