coherence
/koʊˈhɪɹəns/
logical flow between sentences within a paragraph
coherence in a sentence
“Ideas connect through transitions, pronouns, repetition of key terms.”
Origin of coherence
Latin cohaerere (to stick together)
Related Words
paragraph break
a strategic decision about where to end one paragraph and begin another
one-sentence paragraph
a paragraph of single sentence for dramatic emphasis
transitional paragraph
a paragraph that bridges major sections
topic sentence
the sentence that states the paragraph's main idea
supporting sentences
sentences that develop, explain, or prove the topic sentence
clincher sentence
the final sentence that reinforces the point or transitions