Cohesion is the grammatical and lexical linking within a text or sentence that holds a text together and gives it meaning. It is related to the broader concept of coherence.
There are two main types of cohesion: grammatical cohesion which is based on structural content, and lexical cohesion which is based on lexical content and background knowledge. A cohesive text is created in many different ways. In Cohesion in English, M.A.K. Halliday and Ruqaiya Hasan identify five general categories of cohesive devices that create coherence in texts: reference, ellipsis, substitution, lexical cohesion and conjunction.
Conjunction and transitions
A conjunction sets up a relationship between two clauses. The most basic but least cohesive is the conjunction and. Transitions are conjunctions that add cohesion to text and include then, however, in fact, and consequently. Conjunctions can also be implicit and deduced from correctly interpreting the text.
Referencing
There are two referential devices that can create cohesion:
In computer programming, cohesion refers to the degree to which the elements of a module belong together. Thus, cohesion measures the strength of relationship between pieces of functionality within a given module. For example, in highly cohesive systems functionality is strongly related.
Cohesion is an ordinal type of measurement and is usually described as “high cohesion” or “low cohesion”. Modules with high cohesion tend to be preferable because high cohesion is associated with several desirable traits of software including robustness, reliability, reusability, and understandability whereas low cohesion is associated with undesirable traits such as being difficult to maintain, test, reuse, or even understand.
Cohesion is often contrasted with coupling, a different concept. High cohesion often correlates with loose coupling, and vice versa. The software metrics of coupling and cohesion were invented by Larry Constantine in the late 1960s as part of Structured Design, based on characteristics of “good” programming practices that reduced maintenance and modification costs. Structured Design, cohesion and coupling were published in the article Stevens, Myers & Constantine (1974) and the book Yourdon & Constantine (1979); the latter two subsequently became standard terms in software engineering.
Lady (Hangul: 레이디) was a Korean pop group, noted as the first transgender group from that country. The band consisted of Sinae, Sahara, Binu and Yuna. According to the official story, they were the best out of hundreds who tried out to be part of this band. Although only three were supposed to be in the group, a fourth was added at the last minute.
Their formation was inspired by the emergence of Harisu, a Korean singer and actress, who is also transgender. Sinae has previously appeared in commercials with a female dance group as well as a music video by Cho PD, and Sahara is a 2003 beauty pageant winner in Thailand and a former jeans model.
Lady released their first, self-titled album in 2005, consisting of eight tracks, many of them being remixes of their first two singles, "Attention" and "Ladies Night". There was much attention given to them by the press, given their unique status as a transgender band in a conservative country. However, they were able to perform on Korean music shows only a handful of times, while their music and videos were not well received. In order to drum up more publicity, they released a photobook featuring nude shots of all the Lady members; this also failed to catapult them into stardom, however.
"Lady" is a song co-written, co-produced and performed by American neo soul singer D'Angelo, issued as the third single from his debut studio album Brown Sugar. A remixed version of the song (titled the Clean Street Version) was also released, featuring vocals from American hip hop musician AZ. Separate music videos were created for both versions of the song.
The official music video for the original version of the song was directed by Hype Williams. The video for the remix version was directed by Brett Ratner. In addition to AZ, the remix video features appearances from singers Faith Evans and Joi; as well as Erykah Badu in her first music video appearance.
It is listed at #47 on Billboard's All Time Top 100.
Song history
The song was written and produced by Lionel Richie, recorded in 1980, and ranks among Kenny Rogers's biggest hits. Rogers once told an interviewer, "The idea was that Lionel would come from R&B and I'd come from country, and we'd meet somewhere in pop."
Lionel wrote the second sentence of the song while he was at the bathroom.
The success of "Lady" also boosted Richie's career. The production work on the song was his first outside the Commodores and foreshadowed his success as a solo act during the 1980s. Rogers was also a featured vocalist on "We Are the World", co-written by Richie. Richie performed the song himself on his 1998 album, Time, and he and Rogers performed the song as a duet on Richie's 2012 release "Tuskegee".
The UGC redefines social golf events, bringing together 10 dynamic teams of 14 players in a thrilling format ... - Supplied photo ... "The ladies on our team were exceptional, and our cohesion really pulled us through and eventually helped us win.” ... Sports. .
The first is fading in the second ... That same issue, a lack of offensive cohesion, has also proven deadly for the LadyTigers ... The Lady Tigers also had a good defensive effort, forcing 15 turnovers, resulting in 10 points on the offensive side ... ....
The Shelby CountyLadyRockets have started to find their stride, earning two impressive wins in December ... As the Lady Rockets move forward, they aim to build on their recent successes and continue to grow as a cohesive and competitive unit.
Courtesy of LennyTrudo. By Lenny Trudo ...December 1977. A Peace Corps offer arrived in the mail today. It is most interesting and exciting ... Jan ... Feb ... The lady who briefed us said that the teachers treat a class not as individuals but as one cohesive group ... .
Speaking at a debate on social cohesion and community, the former Tory cabinet minister told the House of Lords...Lady Bottomley reflected on a time when political parties also contributed towards social cohesion during her speech.
Nigeria . 1 hour ago ...Hon ... Dr ... He added ... Ladies and gentlemen, ... In other words, those who are facilitating or planning to interfere in this House or destroy the cohesion of this institution should also be prepared for the same fate. Ladies and gentlemen, ... .
Gia Maquilang and Sheena Sarie led the way for the LadyKnights, scoring 21 and 15 points, respectively, as they recovered from a three-match slump after their opening-game victory, improving their record to 2-3 ... Benilde Lady Blazers for fifth place.
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Can the right honourable lady give me her assessment of the Khan review into social cohesion? ...The right honourable lady has obviously not read the Khan review, because if she had, that’s not the answer she would have given.
Sonam Kapoor’s style radiates a finesse with opulent pizzazz ...Kapoor’s style stands out for its unique fusion of contrasting elements that come together cohesively. Sonam Kapoor chanelled boss-lady vibes in the purple ensemble.(Instagram/@sonamkapoor).
“Not the most cohesive performance but let me tell you she put several smiles on my face ... When she told the lady she's beautiful.”. Not the most cohesive performance but let me tell you she put several smiles on my face.
“It’s certainly informed by my real-life experience, but like any artist, the story is sculpted into a cohesive storyline ... Like many leading ladies before her, in this play Katie faces heartbreak, ...
OUR Lady of LourdesChapel, a community chapel at ...Opening in 2021, The Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel promotes work-life balance and community cohesion through regular Mass and other religious activities.
The LadyWarriors made tremendous progress during our 2023 season growing closer as a team and learning to work together through adversity ... company and playing together as a cohesive unit.
The Pioneer News
02 Jan 2025
The Pioneer News
02 Jan 2025