Improving Readability: Coherence and Cohesion in Writing
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What is the purpose of using passive voice in academic writing?

  • To create a sense of urgency
  • To engage the reader emotionally
  • To link old and new information by connecting ideas with consistent sentence patterns (correct)
  • To emphasize the importance of the ideas presented
  • Which of the following is NOT a transition signal type used to guide the reader through ideas?

  • Contrast
  • Causation (correct)
  • Conclusions
  • Addition
  • How does repetition of key words or related words contribute to cohesive writing?

  • It creates confusion for the reader
  • It introduces new concepts smoothly
  • It reinforces ideas for clarity and restates points without repeating nouns or noun phrases (correct)
  • It makes the writing less engaging
  • Why is it important to maintain consistent pronouns in writing?

    <p>To signal that an idea is connected to a previously mentioned one by maintaining the same person and number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do demonstratives like 'this / that' contribute to cohesion in writing?

    <p>By connecting current ideas to previous ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between coherence and cohesion in writing?

    <p>Coherence deals with the connection of ideas at the text level, while cohesion focuses on the connection of ideas at the sentence level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a text to be coherent?

    <p>The connection of ideas is smooth and logical at the text level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is coherence different from cohesion in writing?

    <p>Coherence relates to developing ideas, while cohesion relates to the organization of ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In writing, what does cohesion primarily deal with?

    <p>Ensuring clarity and connections between sentences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is coherence important in writing?

    <p>To create connections and flow between sentences and paragraphs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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