Cohesive Devices Flashcards

Study Notes

Lexical Cohesion (Reiteration)

Reiteration involves restating explicit items to maintain focus and clarity for the reader.
Types of reiteration include repetition, synonyms, superordinates, and general nouns.
Repetition example: "The love of Art is almost universal." (Art repeated).
Synonym example: "Myths narrate interesting events. These 'Traditional Narratives' are..." (events and narratives).
Superordinate example: "The bug is squashed. Poor 'Insect'." (bug to insect).
General noun example: "Some dogs get put down. Poor 'Things'." (dogs to things).

Reference (Backward or Forward)

Pronouns like this, that, he, she help refer back to previously mentioned items.
Three categories of references: personal (I, me), demonstrative (this, those), and comparative (such, similar to).
Example of back reference: "When scientific experiments do not work out as expected, they are often considered failures."
Forward reference example: "John goes fishing every other week. HE is a very good fisherman."

Conjunction (Discourse Markers)

Transitional words help indicate relationships between sentences and provide logical order.
Common discourse markers include however, therefore, in addition, but, and moreover.

Sentence Patterns

Repeated or parallel sentence patterns assist readers in following along and connecting ideas.
Example of effective pattern usage: "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country."

Texture

Texture is a feature that unifies text through cohesion (connection among words) and coherence (logical flow of ideas).

Substitution/Ellipsis

Substitution replaces one item in a text to avoid repetition, enhancing cohesion.
Example of substitution: "They hop as frogs DO." (avoiding repeat of hop).
Ellipsis involves omission, where the reader infers the missing information from context.
Example of ellipsis: "He reached out as far as he could [reach]."

Lexical Cohesion (Collocation)

Collocation refers to words that frequently occur together in a specific context, enhancing cohesion.
Examples include pairs like computer/byte, doctor/medicine, and beach/sand.
Relevant vocabulary linkage example: "Water warning in Angkor ruins..." connects with terms like masonry structures and hydraulic engineering.

Definition of Lexical Cohesion

Lexical cohesive ties are semantic connections based on meaning.
Main groups: collocation and reiteration, both crucial for developing cohesive text.

Description

This quiz focuses on the concept of cohesive devices, particularly lexical cohesion through reiteration. It helps in understanding how restating an explicit item can enhance clarity and focus in writing. Test your knowledge on the functions and recognition of different cohesive ties.