Cohesion: A Fundamental Element in Writing English Texts
Ali Sulaiman I. Al-Dulaimi
Tikrit University, College of Arts
Hashim Saadoon Saleem Al-Nuaimi
Tikrit University, College of Education for Humanities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25130/jls.5.3.16
Keywords: cohesion, coherence, text, function
Abstract
This paper is devoted for discussing cohesion as a main element in writing English texts with now and then reference to coherence since the two terms are closely interrelated components. Therefore, the researchers try to distinguish between cohesion and coherence by stating the differences between them. Cohesion means the way or the process of connecting two sentences together, whereas coherence, on the other hand, indicates the clarity of meaning and balance of a piece of writing or a text. This research focuses on the nature of grammatical cohesion in English by demonstrating its chief function. A real attempt is made to identify the types and divisions of cohesion.
