cohesive devices

• What are cohesive devices?


  Words and expressions that show relationships between parts of text and ideas
• What is the purpose of cohesive devices in writing?


  They facilitate the smooth interpretation of ideas for readers
• How do cohesive devices aid in understanding text?


  They help connect thoughts from one sentence, idea, or paragraph to another
• What do cohesive devices link within sentences and paragraphs?


  They link gaps to ensure no breaks or abrupt jumps of ideas
• What are the functions of cohesive devices?


  • Show relationships between text parts
  • Aid in understanding connections
  • Ensure smooth transitions in writing
• What is an example of a cohesive device that adds information?


  And
• How does the cohesive device "and" function in a sentence?


  It adds something to the previous statement
• What is an example of a cohesive device that shows contrast?


  But
• How does the cohesive device "but" function in a sentence?


  It contrasts positive and negative aspects
• What are the types of cohesive devices and their functions?


  1. To signal relation in time or show sequence
  2. To signal similarity
  3. To signal difference or show contrast
  4. To signal consequence/result
  5. To add information
  6. To give examples
  7. To show cause
  8. To show alternatives
  9. To summarize
• What are some examples of cohesive devices that signal relation in time?


  Before, after, meanwhile, later
• How does the cohesive device "likewise" function in a sentence?


  It signals similarity
• What is an example of a cohesive device that signals difference?


  However
• What does the cohesive device "therefore" indicate in a sentence?


  It signals consequence or result
• What is an example of a cohesive device used to add information?


  Moreover
• How does the cohesive device "for instance" function in a sentence?


  It gives examples
• What is an example of a cohesive device that shows cause?


  Because
• How does the cohesive device "instead" function in a sentence?


  It shows alternatives
• What is an example of a cohesive device used to summarize?


  In short
• How does the cohesive device "overall" function in a sentence?


  It summarizes the main points
• How do different types of cohesive devices affect reader understanding?


  • Direct readers ahead to build ideas
  • Enable comparison and contrast
  • Help draw conclusions from previous thoughts