Features that contribute to a text's coherence Flashcards
What is coherence in text?
The understandability of the text (the relationship between the text and the audience - do they understand?)
Coherence is crucial for effective communication and comprehension.
Coherence features
FLICCC
FLICCC typically refers to Formatting, Logical ordering, Inference, Consistency, Cohesion, and Conventions.
What is formatting in text?
The way a text is arranged or set out.
Formatting affects readability and the visual appeal of the text.
What are hyperlinks?
Hyperlinks are clickable links that direct readers to other web pages or resources.
They allow for easy navigation and access to additional information.
What is logical ordering of ideas?
Show the reader where you are going so they can follow your direction.
Logical ordering enhances comprehension and guides readers through the text.
How can logical ordering of ideas be achieved?
Some ways include:
* Numbering
* Chronological order
* Time order
* Introduction, paragraphs, and conclusion
* Beginning, middle, and end
These methods help structure the text clearly.
Inference
The writer assumes the reader can make connections based on clues in the text: conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
Inference relies on the reader’s ability to interpret and understand implied meanings.
Inference: Prior knowledge
Prior knowledge is used to aid comprehension.
It helps readers relate new information to what they already know.
Consistency
Being done in the same way, following the same pattern.
Consistency in tense, topic, or semantic domain is vital for clarity.
Conventions
The way something is usually done; rules of that text type.
Conventions help set expectations for readers regarding the text.
How do conventions help with coherence in writing?
Understanding features of the genre helps the reader know the features and where the text is going.
This familiarity aids in the reader’s navigation and comprehension.
Cohesion
How a text flows and links ideas (forming or uniting as a whole).
Cohesion is essential for creating a unified piece of writing.
What are the features of cohesive texts?
Cohesive texts move logically between ideas and link ideas through:
* Lexical choice
* Information flow
* Anaphoric and cataphoric reference
* Substitution
* Adverbials (furthermore, additionally)
* Ellipses
* Conjunctions
These features enhance the fluidity and clarity of the text.
