Coherence

Question 1

Define Coherence

Answer 1

Refers to the ways that a text, as a whole, presents information to the audience
Remember the elements of coherence using the mnemonic FLICCC

Question 2

List the elements of coherence

Answer 2

Formatting, Logical Ordering, Inference, Consistency, Conventions, Cohesion

Question 3

Formatting

Answer 3

Refers to the way that a text is structured and laid out
Formatting includes:
- The use of Headings and Subheadings
- Bullet Points
- Tables
- Images
- Changes to the Text Style, including: font, font size, colour, underlining, bolding, and italics

Question 4

Logical Ordering

Answer 4

Refers to a way a text is structured and laid out to make clear sense for this text type.
Logical Ordering includes:
- Chronologically ordering information
- Using Headings and Subheadings to break up information
- Following the conventions of the text type to present information

Question 5

Inference

Answer 5

Occurs when an individual uses implicature within a discourse and requires the audience to infer a piece of information that is deliberately not said

Question 6

Consistency

Answer 6

Refers to elements of the text that are kept the same to ensure that information is able to be more clearly understood
Common elements of consistency in a text include:
- Field
- Sentence Types
- Sentence Structures

Question 7

Conventions

Answer 7

Refers to the ‘rules’ and expectations of a specific text type
Each text type has a specific set of conventions that will be used

Question 8

Cohesion

Answer 8

Language features that create links between different parts or ideas within the text.
Remember the elements of cohesion using the mnemonic HIS CAR CRASHED