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Cohesive Devices

Cohesive devices are words or phrases that link different parts of a text to create coherence and guide the reader. Common types include pronouns, conjunctions, adverbs, repetition, reference, substitution, ellipsis, and parallelism, each serving to enhance clarity and connection between ideas. Mastering these devices aids in both reading comprehension and effective writing.

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Cohesive Devices

Cohesive devices are words or phrases that link different parts of a text to create coherence and guide the reader. Common types include pronouns, conjunctions, adverbs, repetition, reference, substitution, ellipsis, and parallelism, each serving to enhance clarity and connection between ideas. Mastering these devices aids in both reading comprehension and effective writing.

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COHESIVE DEVICES

Cohesive devices are words or phrases that are used to link different parts of a text together and create
coherence and cohesion. They help guide the reader through the text and show the relationship
between different ideas or pieces of information. Here are some common types of cohesive devices with
examples:

1. Pronouns:

Pronouns are words that refer back to a noun that has already been mentioned in the text. They can be
used to avoid repetition and make the text more concise. For example, "John went to the store. He
bought some groceries."

2. Conjunctions:

Conjunctions are words that connect different parts of a sentence or different sentences together. They
can be used to show the relationship between ideas or to indicate the sequence of events. For example,
"I went to the store, but they were closed."

3. Adverbs:

Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They can be used to show the
degree, manner, time, or place of an action or state. For example, "She walked slowly to the park."

4. Repetition:

Repetition is the repeated use of a word or phrase in a text. It can be used for emphasis or to reinforce a
particular idea. For example, "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true
meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'"

5. Reference:

Reference is the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that has been mentioned earlier in the
text. It can be used to avoid repetition and make the text more concise. For example, "The cat chased
the mouse. It caught it and ate it."

6. Substitution:

Substitution is the use of a word or phrase to replace a noun that has already been mentioned in the
text. It can be used to avoid repetition and make the text more concise. For example, "Mary ate an
apple. The fruit was juicy and delicious."

7. Ellipsis:

Ellipsis is the omission of a word or phrase that has already been mentioned in the text. It can be used to
avoid repetition and make the text more concise. For example, "John plays the guitar, and Mary the
piano."

8. Parallelism:

Parallelism is the repetition of a grammatical structure or pattern in a text. It can be used for emphasis
or to create a sense of balance. For example, "We came, we saw, we conquered."

Understanding and using cohesive devices can help readers interpret the meaning of a text and how
different parts of the text are related to each other. It can also help writers create more effective and
coherent texts by using cohesive devices to link their ideas together.

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