Cohesion and Coherence in Texts

This video tutorial on the Portal Edukasi channel covers the Indonesian language curriculum for 9th grade, focusing on descriptive texts. It explains the definition, purpose, and structure of descriptive texts, including identification, description, and conclusion. The video also discusses different paragraph types based on the placement of main ideas, such as deductive, inductive, mixed, and iterative paragraphs. Additionally, it covers the role of conjunctions and borrowed vocabulary from regional and foreign languages. The importance of cohesion and coherence in writing is highlighted, with references to academic sources. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to like, comment, and subscribe.

What is the main goal of a descriptive text?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide a detailed depiction of an object or place

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To summarize a story

Which part of a descriptive text includes the general statement about the object?

• Introduction

• Identification

• Description of parts

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of the identification section in a descriptive text?

• To persuade the reader

• To conclude the text

• To provide a detailed description of parts

• To introduce the object and provide general information

In which type of paragraph is the main idea found at the end?

• Interactive

• Mixed

• Inductive

• Deductive

Which type of paragraph has the main idea at both the beginning and the end?

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Mixed

• Interactive

What is the function of conjunctions in a text?

• To change the meaning of sentences

• To connect words, sentences, and paragraphs

• To remove unnecessary details

• To add more words

How do conjunctions contribute to a text?

• By making it longer

• By simplifying the language

• By ensuring cohesion and coherence

• By adding more vocabulary

Which of the following is an example of borrowed vocabulary?

• Angpau

• Run

• Beautiful

• Quickly

What is the significance of cohesion in a text?

• It ensures a harmonious relationship between elements

• It makes the text more entertaining

• It shortens the text

• It adds more details to the text

What does coherence in a text refer to?

• The length of the text

• The logical flow and connection of ideas

• The number of paragraphs

• The use of complex vocabulary