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Understanding Text Cohesion and Coherence

The document discusses the concepts of coherence and cohesion in text, highlighting elements that contribute to a text's cohesiveness. It mentions various forms of implicature, including metaphorical realization and the implications of violating or flouting conversational maxims. Additionally, it touches on the impact of communication on public image and the importance of relevance in discourse.

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Understanding Text Cohesion and Coherence

The document discusses the concepts of coherence and cohesion in text, highlighting elements that contribute to a text's cohesiveness. It mentions various forms of implicature, including metaphorical realization and the implications of violating or flouting conversational maxims. Additionally, it touches on the impact of communication on public image and the importance of relevance in discourse.

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coherence

cohesion
Things that give a text cohesion
metaphorical realization
4)

metaphorical realization

implicature: what is being stated but not said

implicit agreement
presup-utterance-implicature (meaning that it is communicated but not stated)

violating= not being cooperative, creating a lie


flouting= disobey or not to follow
manner

quality

quality hyperbole

quality sarcasm

manner/ quantity

relevance
threatening someone's face
means making someone
feel insecure about their
public image
only 2 parts

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