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Match the cohesive device with its type:
Match the cohesive device with its type:
Furthermore = Addition However = Contrasting Consequently = Consequence For example = Example/Illustration
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Also = Addition Likewise = Comparing Although = Contrasting Therefore = Consequence
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Such as = Example/Illustration First = Time Then = Consequence Thus = Summary
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Flashcards
Cohesive Devices
Cohesive Devices
Words or phrases that clarify or support an idea.
Clarification
Clarification
The act of making a statement clearer or easier to understand.
Emphasis
Emphasis
Cohesive devices used to stress or highlight important points.
Bias
Bias
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Recognizing Bias
Recognizing Bias
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Loaded Words
Loaded Words
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Stereotypes in Writing
Stereotypes in Writing
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One-sided Arguments
One-sided Arguments
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Addition Devices
Addition Devices
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Comparing Devices
Comparing Devices
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Contrasting Devices
Contrasting Devices
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Consequence Devices
Consequence Devices
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Example/Illustration Devices
Example/Illustration Devices
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Opinion
Opinion
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Stereotype
Stereotype
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Summary Devices
Summary Devices
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Time Devices
Time Devices
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Propaganda
Propaganda
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Bandwagon
Bandwagon
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Card Stacking
Card Stacking
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Testimonials
Testimonials
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Name Calling
Name Calling
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Social Issues
Social Issues
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Moral Goods
Moral Goods
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Economic Problem
Economic Problem
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Literature
Literature
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Diversity
Diversity
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Heritage
Heritage
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Parallelism
Parallelism
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Infinitive Form
Infinitive Form
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Gerund Form
Gerund Form
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Study Notes
Cohesive Devices
- Used to connect words, phrases, clauses, sentences, and paragraphs
- Aid understanding by linking ideas and thoughts
- Types include addition, comparing, contrasting, consequence, examples, clarification, time, and emphasis
Types of Cohesive Devices
Addition
- Used to add information or ideas
- Examples: and, finally, again, further, then, furthermore, also, besides, or, nor, too, next, moreover
Comparing
- Used to signal similarities
- Examples: also, equally, similarly, likewise, compared with
Contrasting
- Used to signal differences
- Examples: but, yet, however, although, whereas, though, even so, nonetheless, still, on the other hand, on the contrary
Consequence
- Used to show a result or effect
- Examples: first, second, third, so forth, next, then, following this, now, at this point, after, afterward, subsequently, finally, consequently, previously, former/later, simultaneously, concurrently, therefore, hence, soon
Example/Illustration
- Used to show examples
- Examples: for example, for instance, to illustrate, such as, namely
Summary
- Used for generalizing, concluding, or summarizing
- Examples: I have said, therefore, hence, accordingly, as I have shown, thus, to conclude, consequently, summing up, above all, in conclusion, as can be seen, given this point, in the long run
Time
- Used to signal relationships in time
- Examples: immediately, thereafter, soon, after a few hours, finally, then, later, previously, formerly, first, second, then
Clarification/Repetition
- Used to clarify or support ideas
- Examples: in brief, as I have said, as has been noted, in other words, in a broader sense, to put it another way, under certain circumstances, that is
Emphasis
- Used to emphasize ideas
- Examples: definitely, extremely, obviously, in fact, indeed, in any case, absolutely, positively, naturally, surprisingly, certainly, undeniably, especially
Bias in Writing
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Prejudice against something
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Favoritism for something
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Emotions clouding objectivity
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Ways to identify author bias:
- Author stating biases directly
- Inferring bias from diction and evidence
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Questions to ask when assessing evidence:
- Does the author present more positive evidence for one side than the other?
- Does the author present more negative evidence for one side of an issue than the other?
- Does the author use words with more negative connotations when referring to one side of an issue or particular people?
- Does the author use words with more positive connotations when referring to one side of an issue or particular people?
Recognizing Bias
- Watch out for loaded or emotionally charged words
- Be aware of stereotypes and generalizations
- Note vague language
- Look for one-sided arguments
- Distinguish between facts and opinions
Propaganda Techniques
- Messages aimed at influencing opinions or behavior
- Goal: to publicly promote something, often misleading or deceptive.
Logical Appeal
Bandwagon
- Encourages people to join a trend because others are doing so.
Card Stacking
- Highlights only product benefits, downplaying or ignoring problems.
Ethical Appeal
Testimonials
- Using famous people to promote a product or idea.
Transfer
- Using the prestige of something respected to persuade people.
Emotional Appeal
Plain Folks
- Using everyday people to sell products or ideas.
Name Calling
- Labeling competitors or opposing ideas with negative terms.
Patriotic Appeal
- Using patriotism/love of country to persuade people.
Glittering Generalities
- Using positive, vague words to sell an idea or product without evidence.
Catchy Slogans
- Using memorable phrases to promote something.
Snob Appeal
- Suggesting that only the best or most important people use a product.
Humor
- Relying on humor to promote a product or idea.
Social, Moral, and Economic Issues
- Problems that affect citizens, including cultural stereotypes.
- Examples include 'Drug War', Political killings, Teenage Pregnancy, Unemployment
- Moral issues are conduct or actions, leading to praise or blame (stealing, cheating, bullying, lying)
- Economic issues involve resource scarcity and insufficient resources for all needs. Examples: Inflation, Corruption, Debt
Literature as a mirror of heritage
- Literature is a collection of written works encompassing prose, fiction, drama, poetry, and digital texts
- It reflects the diversity and shared experiences of people with varied backgrounds.
Parallelism
- Similar grammatical structure of phrases or clauses
- Provides balance and clarity to writing.
Parallelism Rules
- Parallel structure with conjunctions (coordinating and correlative)
- Parallel structure with items in lists
- Parallel structure with compared items
- Parallel structure with linking and being verbs
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