COHERENCE

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COHERENCE

In a paragraph is the
technique of making words,
phrases, and sentences move
smoothly and logically from
one to the other.
COHERENCE DEVICES
TRANSITIONAL REPETITION OF
WORDS AND KEY WORDS
PHRASES AND PHRASES

PARALLEL
PRONOUN
SENTENCE
REFERENCE
STRUCTURE
Words and Phrases that indicate Specific Relationship

To signify an additional idea- also, moreover, again,

further, furthermore, in addition, likewise, too, first,
initially, second, third,
next, finally, last, another, then

To signify a comparison-
Likewise, similarly, in a like manner, in comparison, so
it is

To signify a cause-effect relationship-

Therefore, thus, hence, then, consequently,
accordingly, in conclusion, as a result
 Words and Phrases that indicate Specific Relationship

To signify a contrast-
However, nevertheless, still unlike, in contrast,
conversely, on the contrary, on the other hand,
whereas

To signify an example or specific meaning-

For example, for instance, to illustrate, for one thing,
frequently, in general, in particular, namely, usually,
specifically

To signify a summary-
To sum up, to summarize, in short, to conclude, in
conclusion, on the whole, in brief
WEAK PARAGRAPH

For me, the worst thing about waiting

tables is the uniform. All the waitresses
had to wear this ugly brown striped
jumper. The shirts were polyester.
Sometimes someone you know comes
in. Now I have a job in an office.
 STRONG PARAGRAPH

For me, the worst thing about waiting tables was the
uniform. At the last place I worked, all the waitresses
had to wear an ugly brown striped jumper.
Underneath it we had to wear an even uglier
polyester shirt. Sometimes someone I knew would
come in and I'd feel embarrassed by my outfit. Now
I have a job in an office, where I can wear my own
clothes.
Confusing sentences often result from:

1. Leaving out essential words.

2. Awkwardly repeating words.

3. Neglecting to complete a structure.

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