coherence Flashcards
formatting
= layout
Headings briefly outline the proceeding contents and help direct readers
Bullet points clearly layout details in digestible and comprehensible manner reader comprehension
Discourse markers
logical ordering
Sequence of content can link to ft such as hyponymy
Layout order of events easy navigation (add context)
inference
Cultural lexemes/phrases require background understanding to fully comprehend a text
Writers imply avoid unnecessary description enchanced coherence throughout the text
consistency
Consistency of tense= grounds the discourse within a certain frame form which we understand all elements of the text reader comprehension
Consistency of person= maintain a consistent perspective within the discourse assists with reader understanding
Consistency of sem field= subject specific lexis/jargon of particular domain = concrete topic of discourse greater reader comprehension of domain + can reflect gravity/ estb expertise
conventions
Conventional expectations audience expectations of content and context of the text assists reader comprehension of text to come