Unity, coherence,

cohesion
 Coherence
-Logical links between the words,
sentences, and paragraphs of
the text.

coherence,
1. Repeating key nouns (cohesion)

cohesion

Unity,
2. Using consistent pronouns
(cohesion)
3. Using transition signals to link ideas
(cohesion)
4. Arranging your ideas in logical order
(coherence)
 Unity,
coherence,
cohesion
The unity
 The coherence + cohesion = Unity

"My favourite colour is blue. I'm

calm and relaxed. In the summer I
lie on the grass and look up."

coherence,
cohesion

Unity,
"My favourite colour is blue. I like it
because it is calming and it relaxes me. I
often go outside in the summer and lie on
the grass and look into the clear sky
when I am stressed. For this reason, I'd
have to say my favourite colour is blue."
 The cohesion
"My favourite colour is
blue. I'm calm and
relaxed. In the summer I
lie on the grass and look
up."

coherence,
 "My favourite colour is blue.

cohesion
Blue sports cars go very fast.

Unity,
Driving in this way is
dangerous and can cause
many car crashes. I had a car
accident once and broke my
leg. I was very sad because I
had to miss a holiday in
Europe because of the injury."
 The coherence

"My favourite colour is blue. I'm

calm and relaxed. In the

coherence,
summer I lie on the grass and

cohesion

Unity,
look up."
 Cohesion
-logical links between the words,
sentences, and paragraphs of
the text.

coherence
Unity and
1. Repeating key nouns (cohesion)
2. Using consistent pronouns
(cohesion)
3. Using transition signals to link ideas
(cohesion)
4. Arranging your ideas in logical order
(coherence)
 Cohesion devices
(transition words, linking words, conjunctions)
1. Agreement / Addition / Similarity
2. Examples / Support / Emphasis
3. Effect / Result /Consequence

coherence
Unity and
4. Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction
5. Cause / Condition / Purpose
6. Space / Location / Place
7. Time / Chronology / Sequence
8. Conclusion / Summary /Restatement
9. Subordinating / Coordinating / Correlative
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Cohesion and
coherence in
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 BAND 2

Cohesion and
coherence in
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Cohesion Coherence
 BAND 3

Cohesion and
coherence in
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Cohesion Coherence
 BAND 4

Cohesion and
coherence in
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Cohesion Coherence
 BAND 5

Cohesion and
coherence in
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Cohesion Coherence
 BAND 6

Cohesion and
coherence in
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Cohesion Coherence
 BAND 7

Cohesion and
coherence in
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Cohesion Coherence
 BAND 8

Cohesion and
coherence in
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Cohesion Coherence
 BAND 9

Cohesion and
coherence in
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Cohesion Coherence