COHESIVE

DEVICES
COHESIVE DEVICES ARE…
words or phrases that
show the relationship
between paragraphs or
sections of
a text or speech.
COHESIVE DEVICES ARE ALSO…

linking words, linkers,

connectors, discourse
markers or transitional
words.
LET’S LOOK AT THESE TWO
EXAMPLES BELOW:
Netflix has many movies
and shows and it is only $9.
The christmas tree is
natural but it is expensive.
 EXAMPLES OF
COHESIVE DEVICES
COMPARISON

But  However
Nevertheless By comparison
Meanwhile In contrast
EXAMPLES:
These figures are relatively low,
compared to Africa or Southeast Asia.
On the other hand, most people tend to
trust their experience
In contrast, nobody has dared to contest
the truths they contain.
ADDITION

AND TOO FINALLY

EQUALLY
ALSO FURTHERMORE
IMPORTANT
EXAMPLES:
Furthermore, thousands of people suffer
detention in overcrowded prisons without
charge or trial.
It is equally important to listen to what others
think of what we do, so we can do it better.
After nine months of pregnancy, the time has
finally arrived.
EXEMPLIFICATION
For example For instance
In this case In another  case
On this occasion in this situation
take the case of to demonstrate
to illustrate as a illustration
EXAMPLES:
Take the case of domestic violence,
for example.
To illustrate this concept, it is
relevant to invoke the classification of
crimes by order of conduct.
SEQUENCE
first second
third so forth
next then
following this now 
concurrently after
EXAMPLES:
Afterward, Ulises told us that he thought it
was a miracle. 
Consequently, health information is
included in this definition.
Concurrently, there was also an incursion
by troops into their territory. 
RESULT

SO THEREFORE

THUS BECAUSE
EXAMPLES:
Therefore, I conclude that New
Zealand is the most awesome
country I have ever visited.
She was late for her first subject
because she slept late last night.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
- MA’AM KIM