3.8 - Categories of Cohesion

Question 0

What is a pronomial reference?

Answer 0

A reference using a pronoun

JANE was the only adult at the party. SHE hoped that someone else would show up.

Question 1

What is a reference?

Answer 1

Relating current objects with those in the past.

Question 2

What is a demonstrative reference?

Answer 2

Using “this” or “that”

JANE was the only adult at the party. I know THAT must have been fun.

Question 3

What is a comparative reference?

Answer 3

Using “same”, “similar”, or “different”

JANE was the only adult at the party. It’s the SAME party that I was invited to.

Question 4

What is a substitution?

Answer 4

Replacing one word with another that is not a synonym

I hate my BOYFRIEND. I need to find a better ONE.

Question 5

What is an ellipsis?

Answer 5

Referring to an earlier word without using an explicit term

She lost her HAT. She wants to buy ANOTHER.

Question 6

What is a lexical category of cohesion?

Answer 6

Using the same or a similar word

Question 7

What is a lexical reiteration?

Answer 7

Using the same word

I think the DOG is hungry. The DOG is licking his chops.

Question 8

What is a lexical synonymy?

Answer 8

Using a synonym

I think the DOG is hungry. The MUTT is looking pathetic.

Question 9

What is a lexical hyponymy?

Answer 9

Using a subordinate or superordinate name

I think the DOG is hungry. The ANIMAL is eating my shoe!

Question 10

What is a conjunction category of cohesion?

Answer 10

Using conjunctions to link phrases