English 2201 Essay Unit Coherency and Unity Coherency

English 2201 Essay Unit Coherency and Unity

Coherency Techniques �Transition �Pronoun Reference �Parallel Structure �Use of synonyms �Repetition

Transition �Connect ideas from one sentence to another, from one idea to another, or from one paragraph to another with words or phrases. Example: � I like autumn, and yet autumn is a sad time of the year, too. The leaves turn bright shades of red and the weather is mild, but I can't help thinking ahead to the winter and the ice storms that will surely blow through here. In addition, that will be the season of chapped faces, too many layers of clothes to put on, and days when I'll have to shovel heaps of snow from my car's windshield.

Transitional Words and Phrases To Add: and, again, and then, besides, equally important, finally, furthermore, moreover, in addition, first (second, etc. ), To Compare: but, yet, on the other hand, however, nevertheless, on the other hand, on the contrary, by comparison, compared to, balanced, although, conversely, meanwhile, after all, in contrast, although this may be true To Prove: because, for, since, for the same reason, obviously, evidently, furthermore, moreover, besides, indeed, in fact, in addition To Show Time: immediately, thereafter, soon, after a few hours, finally, then, later, previously, formerly, first (second, etc. ), next, and then To Emphasize: definitely, obviously, in fact, indeed, in any case, absolutely, positively, naturally, unquestionably, without a doubt, certainly, undeniably, without reservation To Show Sequence: first, second, third, and so forth. following this, at this time, now, at this point, afterward, subsequently, finally, consequently, previously, thus, therefore, hence, next, and then, soon To Give an Example: for example, for instance, in this case, take the case of, to demonstrate, to illustrate, as an illustration, to illustrate To Summarize or Conclude: in brief, on the whole, summing up, to conclude, hence, therefore, accordingly, thus, as a result, consequently

Pronoun Reference This, that, these, those, he, she, it, they, we � are useful pronouns for referring back to something previously mentioned. 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.

Repetition �helps to focus ideas and to keep the reader on track. 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.

Use of synonyms Synonyms words that have essentially the same meaning, and they provide some variety in word choice, helping the reader to stay focused on the idea being discussed. 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.

Parallel Structure � using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. �This can happen at the word, phrase, or sentence level. Example: Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle. The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warmup exercises before the game.

Unity – refers to the tying together of ideas to connect to thesis How is unity is achieved in an essay? � Clear thesis statement � Each part of the essay relates to thesis � Generalizations are supported with evidence – use of examples � Topic sentences in body paragraphs relate to thesis � A single focus is achieved is narrative essays � A dominant impression is maintained in descriptive essays � Type of closing � Summary Thesis restatement Closing by return