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Coherence
and
Cohesion
Coherence
is very helpful when jumping ideas so that they will
stick to each other. This can be achieved by applying
techniques such as: using topic sentence at the
beginning of the paragraph; placing major ideas in
another paragraph and sequencing the ideas in
logical order or by numbering. Also, do not forget the
logical arrangement of ideas you learned in the
previous lesson like defining, narrating, describing,
classifying, etc.
Cohesion
is a property of a well-written text that
helps the ideas to become meaningful by
sticking the ideas together at the sentence
level. This can be achieved by using
transitional devices, pronouns,
subordinators and coordinators, and
lexical patterning.
Transitional Devices
Here are examples of transitional devices which were already
introduced in your previous topic.
Giving emphasis: indeed, importantly, in fact, furthermore,
and moreover
Stating contrast: in contrast, conversely, compared to,
another point
Summarizing: finally, overall, lastly, to sum up, and in
conclusion
Giving examples: for instance, for example, namely, such as
Adding similar points: similarly, likewise, again, and also
Here are examples of transitional devices which were already
introduced in your previous topic.
Pronouns