Coherence Features

Question 1

Cohesion

Answer 1

Features of cohesion that aid the understandability of a text`

Question 2

Inference

Answer 2

When a text contains information that is not overtly present, and must be assumed by the reader.

Question 3

Logical Ordering

Answer 3

When a text is constructed to maximise understanding, e.g. chronologically, sequentially, etc.

Question 4

Formatting

Answer 4

Font style, spacing, alignment, headings, etc.

Question 5

Consistency

Answer 5

When similar concepts or entities are referred to in the same manner throughout a text, without much variation.

Question 6

Conventions

Answer 6

The established rules and expectations for how certain types of texts are structured.