A sense of coherence between sentences

The repetition of a concept and the use of transitional devices can help create coherence between sentences. The repetition of words between sentences reinforces the same ideas. Use the same word or phrase at the end of one sentence and the beginning of the next sentence to illustrate how the ideas are related.

For example:

The most important part of an essay is the thesis statement. The thesis statement introduces the argument of the essay. The thesis statement also helps to connect the introduction to the essay.

By repeating the phrase 'thesis statement,' the three sentences become more cohesive. It ends the first sentence and transitions into the next by using the same phrase.

Transitional devices can create coherence between sentences. There are a variety of transitional devices that help ideas flow smoothly.

For example, 'first', 'later', and 'then', show time to help ideas flow more smoothly.

Transitional devices inform the reader what is coming next and where the discussion is going.