why do authors often use transition words and phrases in narratives? pick the correct answer

to create a cliffhanger at the end of a story

to show that a plot structure is linear

to navigate the twists and turns of a plot

to compare and contrast characters

The correct answer is: to navigate the twists and turns of a plot. Transition words and phrases help authors guide the reader smoothly through different parts of a narrative, making the transitions between events, ideas, and characters clearer and more cohesive.