Coherence between Words

Between each word, coherence can be created by parallelism.

 

 

                                                     

 

                                            

 

Parallel structure means using similar grammatical constructions between words in sentences. Parallelism is particularly important for words in lists. If you are writing a list of things someone likes to do, then each activity in the list should take the same grammatical form. For instance, if one verb in the list takes on the '-ing' gerund form, like 'running,' then the other verbs in the list should also be in the gerund form. An incoherent structure would be to say:

Sarah likes to jump, running, and skate.

Instead, the list should be parallel like this:

Sarah likes jumping, running, and skating.

Coherence Between Sentences

Coherence can be created between sentences through repetition and transitional devices. Repetition of words across sentences helps to reiterate the same ideas between sentences. One way to use repetition to create coherence is to repeat the same word or phrase at the end of one sentence and the beginning of the next sentence to show how the ideas connect. Here is an example of sentences that create coherence through repetition:

The most important part of an essay is the thesis statement. The thesis statement introduces the argument of the essay. The thesis statement also helps to create a structure for the essay.

In this example, the repetition of the phrase 'thesis statement' helps to unify the three sentences. It is a phrase that ends the first sentence and transitions into the next sentence by starting with that same phrase.

Another way to create coherence between sentences is through transitional devices. There are many types of transitional devices that show time and help ideas flow smoothly. Transitional words, such as 'first', 'later', and 'then', are a few examples of transitional devices that show time to help ideas flow more smoothly. Transitional devices are like signposts that tell the reader what is coming up ahead and where the discussion is going.

Coherence between Paragraphs

Transitional words can also be used between paragraphs. Words such as: Therefore, However, Yet, Thus, First, Later, Then… cannot only be used between sentences but between paragraphs to connect them. Other ways to create coherence between paragraphs include having a consistent paragraph structure and point of view.

Examples of Linking Devices

            The following is a list of cohesive devices or linking devices we use to keep a smooth flow of ideas and ensure our essay’s coherence.

 

 

 

Conjunctions

 

and, but, or, so, nor, for, yet, also, too

 

Other sentence connectors

 

·         Ordering: firstly, secondly, next, in addition, furthermore, finally, in conclusion

·         Contrasting: however, on the other hand, in contrast, in comparison, nevertheless

·         Drawing conclusions: as a result, thus, therefore, consequently, in conclusion

 

Personal pronouns

 

I, he, she, it, we, you, they, them, us, etc. 

 

Pointers

 

this, that, these, those

 

Clause connectors

 

(These connect clauses to form a sentence. They can come at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.)

·         Comparing and contrasting: while, whereas, although, though, even though, besides

·         Time: after, before, when, until

·         Cause: since, because, so that

 

Cause and Effect

 
  • Because of
  • Due to As
  • Owing to
  • Since
  • Consequently
  • Thus (formal)
  • As a consequence
  • As a result
  • Therefore

 

Contrast

 
  • In contrast to
  • In comparison
  • However
  • On the contrary
  • Even though
  • Compared with/to
  • While
  • Nevertheless
  • On the other hand
  • But
  • Whereas
  • Despite

 

Similarity

 
  • Similarly
  • Both
  • Just as
  • The same is true for
  • In the same way
  • The same can be said for
  •  

Purpose

 

Ø  To

Ø  So as to

Ø  In order to

Ø  For the purpose of

Ø  So that

Ø   

Addition and Amplification

 

Ø  And

Ø  As well as

Ø  Moreover

Ø  In addition

Ø  Also

Ø  Furthermore

Ø  Indeed

Ø  In fact

Ø  Even

Ø   

Giving Examples

 

Ø  For example

Ø  For instance

Ø  Such as

Ø  e.g.

Ø  like

Ø   

Clarification

 

Ø  That is to say

Ø  And by this I mean

Ø  This shows

Ø  This means

Ø  In other words

Ø  This indicates that

Ø   

Reference and Introducing

 

Ø  I would like to start by( -ing)

Ø  What I want to discuss is

Ø  I am going to discuss/write about…

Ø  My objectives are

Ø   

Quoting

 

Ø  N.N. mentions that..

Ø  N.N. claims that..

Ø  According to N.N. ..

Ø  What N.N. seems to think is ..

Ø   

Turning to a New Topic

 

Ø  Now I would like to turn to

Ø  The next point I would like to deal with is..

Ø  The next aspect I would like to present is ..

Ø  Another point to consider is ..

Ø   

Returning to a Point

 

Ø  As I mentioned earlier..

Ø  To return to what I wrote earlier ..

Ø  As I said / wrote in the introduction ..

Ø   

Drawing Conclusions

 

Ø  It is quite clear that ..

Ø  What this shows is ..

Ø  As you can see ..

Ø  It is evident that

Ø   

Concluding

 

Ø  So, to sum up ..

Ø  I would like to conclude by (-ing)

Ø  In conclusion ..

Ø  Finally Finally, I could say that ..

Ø  Eventually, I would say that ..

Ø   

Attitude and Intention

 

Ø  I believe that ..

Ø  I think ..

Ø  What I am trying to say ..

Ø  In my opinion ..

Ø  As far as I am concerned ..

Ø  It seems to me that ..

Ø  I feel ..

Ø  The point I am trying to make ..

Ø  As I see it ..

Ø  What I feel is ..

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