English Literature GCSE
Coherence
What Coherence means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Coherence
Exam boards and our study guides word this term in slightly different ways. Learn the version your board uses.
The logical and smooth progression of ideas throughout an essay.
The logical and smooth flow of ideas in a text.
Topics that use Coherence
- Writing – Accurate Standard English (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Writing – Producing Clear and Coherent Text (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Embedded Quotation
- Connotation
- Juxtaposition
- Semantic Field
- Standard English
- Analytical Verbs
- Critical Style
- Discourse Marker
Using Coherence in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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