Coherence

Question 1

Coherence acronym

Answer 1

• FLICCc

Question 2

Language to use when answering coherence questions

Answer 2

• ‘assists in navigation’
• ‘provides consistency across text’
• ‘supports consistency of semantic field’
• ‘directs reader at a discourse level’
• ‘supports understanding’
• ‘signposts different sections/focuses’

Question 3

Formatting and layout features

Answer 3

• Headings = outline proceeding content/direct readers
• Subheadings = provide more detail about certain sections of the text
• Dotpoints = structured list that clearly provides info relating to the overall idea
• Tables/columns = present clearer info for a specific purpose
• Bolding/italics/underline = if occurs frequently then it creates consistency in the way something is presented and aids understanding

Question 4

Logical order

Answer 4

• Sequencing of content
• Must include line number and examples
• Usually texts will begin with general/background information, then narrow to more specific detail or a new idea

Question 5

Inference

Answer 5

• Cultural lexemes/phrases that require background knowledge to comprehend or appreciate
• Usually implies certain semantics

Question 6

Consistency of tense

Answer 6

• Grounds texts in a certain timeframe

Question 7

Consistency of semantic field

Answer 7

• Use of lexemes (jargon, synonymy etc.) that provide consistent understanding of the domain
• e.g. ‘parboil the potatoes, then season and dice’

Question 8

Consistency of person

Answer 8

• Maintaining consistent perspective which enhances understanding
• e.g. ‘You should feel free to ask us any questions you may have about our service’

Question 9

Conventions

Answer 9

• What readers/listeners expect from texts
• e.g.:
  
  • a heading/byline in an article
  • a salutation/closure in a letter
  • subheadings ‘ingredients’ and ‘method’ in a recipe