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Lesson 3Coherence Practical methods for achieving coherence in writing What is coherence? Coherence generally means natural or reasonable connection. In language communication, it refers to a logical, orderly and aesthetical relationship between parts, in speech, writing, or argument. In other words, When sentences, ideas, and details fit together clearly, readers can follow along easily, the ideas tie together smoothly and clearly, and the writing is coherent. Coherence is an important principle which we should abide by in academic writing. ?What methods do you have for achieving coherence? Practical methods for achieving coherence 1.Repetition of a Key Term or Phrase Example: The problem with contemporary art is that it is not easily understood by most people. Contemporary art is deliberately abstract, and that means it leaves the viewer wondering what she is looking at. Surfing-the art of riding a wave on a pointed board-is the wildest, fastest natural water sport known to man. In recent years, surfing has developed into a major sport around the world. 2.the same subject in different form Example: Myths narrate sacred histories and explain sacred origins. These traditional narratives are, in short, a set of beliefs that are a very real force in the lives of the people who tell them.Suddenly the door of the station burst open, and a strange apparition appeared in the doorway. Drenched out of recognition, exhausted, and frightened now that the ordeal was over, Kate Shelley gasped her news to the stationmaster. 3.Pronouns Example: When scientific experiments do not work out as expected, they are often considered failures until some other scientist tries them again. Those that work out better the second time around are the ones that promise the most rewards. No organ of the body is less appreciated than the skin. One of our biggest and busiest organs- and the most telltale-it mirrors of our health, our age, and our race. 4.Sentence Patterns Example: (from