Words or phrases that show relationships between ideas are called:
a. modifiers
c. transitions
b. articles
d. prepositions

I am not sure if you meant to put b. transitions, or c. transitions, but it is transitions because transitions prompt the reader that you are comparing or contrasting between ideas.
Example: Blue is masculine color, however, many girls like the color blue. I used the transition word 'however' to show that even though blue is a masculine color, girls like it too.

I believe the answer is A

Explanation:  If it is a detailed and nice article it could be helpful

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