Cohesion

Definition

Cohesion refers to how well the elements within a piece of writing fit together smoothly. It involves using transitional words/phrases, repetition, parallelism, and other techniques to create logical connections between ideas.

Related terms

Transition:

Words or phrases that help link ideas and create smooth flow between sentences or paragraphs.

Repetition: Repeating certain words or phrases to reinforce an idea or create emphasis.

Parallelism:

Using similar grammatical structures to show equal importance between ideas.