cohesives devices

1. Cohesive
Devices
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2. Cohesive Devices are words or phrases
that show the relationship between
paragraphs or sections of a text or
speech.

3. Cohesive devices, sometimes called
linking words, linkers, connectors,
discourse markers or transitional words.

4. 1. Comparison - the act of evaluating two or more things by
determining the relevant, comparable characteristics of each
thing, and then determining which characteristics of each
are like the other, which are different, and to what degree.

5. 2. Contrast – is used to show noticeable differences.

6. 3. Exemplification – the process of exemplifying or giving
examples to show evidence.

7. 4. Condition - a premise upon which the fulfillment of an
agreement depends.
If, whether, provided that, as long as, unless

8. 5. Inference - a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence
and reasoning.

9. 6. Summary - a brief statement or account of the main points
of something.

10. 7. Time and Sequence – shows order and process

11. 8. Place and Position - physical environment