5 Creating Flow and Cohesion Free Online FlashCards

What is cohesion in writing?

Cohesion connects nearby sentences through shared words, clear references, and transitions.

How should a paragraph develop its main idea?

A paragraph should focus on one main idea, with its explanation, examples, and evidence arranged to support that idea.

What does a transition do?

A transition is a word, phrase, or sentence that signals how ideas relate.

How can a sentence opening help create flow?

Begin with familiar information to connect to what readers already know, then add new information to move the explanation forward.

How should writers handle an unclear pronoun reference?

A pronoun such as “it,” “they,” or “this” should have an unmistakable meaning; if its reference is unclear, repeat the specific noun or rewrite the sentence.

How can one paragraph connect to the next?

Open the next paragraph by briefly referring to the previous point and showing how the discussion will continue, shift, or qualify it.

What should writers check when revising for flow?

Check whether each paragraph has a clear main point, the order makes sense, sentence openings connect to prior ideas, references are clear, and transitions are accurate and necessary.

What creates coherence in writing?

Coherence comes from organizing ideas so they contribute to a clear overall point.

What are four useful ways to order ideas?

Choose an order suited to the purpose, such as time order, cause and effect, problem to solution, or general idea to details.

What relationship does “however” signal?

Use “however” to signal contrast; it tells readers that the next idea differs from or qualifies the previous one.

What relationships do “therefore” and “for example” signal?

“Therefore” signals a result, while “for example” introduces an instance that illustrates an idea.

When should writers use transitions?

Use transitions when they clarify a relationship; avoid adding them mechanically when the connection is already clear.