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Chapter 3 :Coherence What coherence is in writing How to achieve coherence The use of coordinate and subordinate sentences What coherence is in writing？ Sticking together Structure logic Sentences paragraphs essay Structural coherence The more we offer, the more we can gain; and if we are more modest, we can be more popular. The more we offer, the more we can gain；the more modest we are, the more popular we will be. Logical coherence (F) All the players jumped from the bench and the referee made an unfair announcement of the results. (T) The referee made an unfair announcement of the results and (so) all the players jumped from the bench. Coherence Sentence: proper sentence structure. Paragraph: sentences in a paragraph should stick tightly. Essay: thesis statement topic sentence sequencing of paragraphs Unity VS Coherence? Achieving coherence 1.Using transitional expressions Transitional expressions can link sentences paragraphs within a paragraph. Eg: In additional to … for example … in such case … as … as 2.Repeating key words and phrases The theme words 3.Using pronouns Pronouns act as natural coherence decices ,leading readers naturally from sentence to sentence. Used to link paragraphs Parallel structures to emphasize the connection between related ideas in different sentences. function-transition To provide a sense of continuity, we need transitional expressions. Here are some examples 1.addition: in addition; too; moreover; equally important; again 2.enumeration: firstly; secondly; to begin with 3.concession: naturally; admittedly PART Ⅲ Rhetorical Focus The Use of Coordinate and Subordinate Sentences 3.1 Description Coordination: To emphasize that certain ideas and actions are equally important. Subordination: To distinguish a main idea or action from less important ones. 3.2 Example Sentences They considered going to a movie, but they went to the mall instead. After consideri