Cohesion and Coherence in Writing

The video tutorial by Renette from Teaching Learning English covers the concepts of coherence and cohesion in writing. It explains the differences between the two, using analogies and examples to illustrate how writing can be cohesive but not coherent, and vice versa. The tutorial outlines six main techniques to achieve cohesion: reference, substitution, ellipsis, lexical chains, cohesive nouns, and conjunctions. It also discusses how to achieve coherence through logical ordering, formatting, and clear communication. The video emphasizes that while cohesion is necessary for coherence, it is not sufficient on its own.

What are the two key concepts discussed in the introduction?

• Logic and Consistency

• Writing and Reading

• Coherence and Cohesion

• Grammar and Syntax

What is the main objective of the lesson?

• To understand cohesion and coherence

• To improve reading skills

• To learn new vocabulary

• To practice grammar

How is cohesion defined in the lesson?

• As a grammatical aspect of writing

• As a narrative technique

• As a logical flow of ideas

• As a rhetorical device

What does coherence refer to in writing?

• The logical consistency of ideas

• The length of paragraphs

• The use of complex sentences

• The use of metaphors

Can a text be cohesive but not coherent?

• Yes, it can

• No, it cannot

• Only if it is a poem

• Only in academic writing

Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve cohesion?

• Reference

• Substitution

• Metaphor

• Conjunction

What does reference include as a cohesive device?

• Metaphors

• Personal pronouns

• Adjectives

• Adverbs

What is substitution in writing?

• Using a word to replace another used earlier

• Replacing a word with a synonym

• Adding more details

• Omitting unnecessary words

What is a lexical chain?

• A sequence of related words

• A narrative style

• A grammatical error

• A type of sentence structure

Which of the following is an example of a conjunction?

• Beautifully

• Happily

• Quickly

• Firstly