Developing cohesion
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Introduction
This file gives details of lexical cohesion, which refers to the way in which a text
can be knitted together by the use of related vocabulary. Words may be repeated, synonyms may be used, or words
from the same general area of meaning may occur together.
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Introduction
Repeating key words
Using words of similar meaning
Using general words
Using words from the same area
Teaching implications