Main Point Questions

therefore

introduces conclusion

but

separates context

thus

* if in last sentence, it is NOT the conclusion

for

introduces premises. conclusion can drop BEFORE or AFTER the premises

since

introduces premises. conclusion can drop BEFORE or AFTER the premises

because

introduces premises. conclusion can drop BEFORE or AFTER the premises

however

indicates the change from contextual to argument

for example

introduces premise

yet

indicates context (before the word)