Cohesion Flashcards

How ideas are linked within and across paragraphs to create a clear and logical flow.

Words or phrases used to guide the reader through a text, e.g., 'however', 'therefore', 'on the other hand'.

Using pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they' to refer back to something mentioned earlier in the text.

Repeating key words or phrases to reinforce ideas and maintain focus in a text.

Using different words with similar meanings to avoid repetition while maintaining clarity.

Omitting words that are implied by the context to avoid redundancy and keep the text concise.

Words like 'and', 'but', 'because', and 'so' that link ideas and sentences together.

Using similar grammatical structures in sentences to create rhythm and clarity.

Organising ideas in a clear order, such as chronological or cause-and-effect, to aid understanding.

Using phrases or ideas at the start of a paragraph to connect it to the previous one.