Unity and coherence

Question 1

What is coherence?

Answer 1

It means “hold together”, the sentences must hold together;
The movement from one sentence to the next must be logical and smooth;
Each sentence must flow smoothly into the next one

Question 2

Four ways to achieve coherence

Answer 2

1.repeat key nouns;
2. use consistent pronouns;
3. use transition signals to link ideas;
4. arrange your ideas in logical order.

Question 3

what are transition signals?

Answer 3

They can appear at the beginning, in the middle, at the end of an independent clause;
They are usually separated by commas; as first, finally and however

Question 4

Types of logical order:

Answer 4

Chronological order – a sequence of events or steps in a process. Is otherwise known as order by time.
Logical division of ideas – a topic is divided into parts, and each part is discussed separately.
Comparison/contrast - are discussed the similarities and differences between one or more items

Question 5

How to achieve unity

Answer 5

Discussing only one idea in the paragraph;
Always staying on the topic in your supporting sentence;