English Language GCSE
Cohesion and coherence
What Cohesion and coherence means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Cohesion and coherence
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Linking a text with devices such as pronouns and discourse markers, and keeping it consistent across the whole text so each paragraph links back to the task.
Topics that use Cohesion and coherence
- Subject Content - Scope of Study (Eduqas GCSE)
Related terms
- Accurate use of linguistic and literary terminology
- Active listening
- Adapting register to audience and context
- Analysis of language, form and structure across texts
- Anecdote
- Audience and purpose
- Bias and misuse of evidence
- Colloquialism
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