High level of cohesion with low coherence
The hotel is famous. It is one of the most well-known hotels in the country. The latest international dancing competition was held at the hotel. The hotel spent a lot of money to advertise the event. Because the hotel wanted to gain international reputation. But not many people attended the event. (The connection of ideas is not very good.)
More coherent
The hotel, which is one of the most well-known hotels in this region, wanted to promote its image around the world by hosting the latest international dancing competition. Although the event was widely advertised, not many people participated in the competition. (The connection of ideas is better than in the first example.)
Examples from Young-Kyung Min, University of Washington, Bothell
Few or no cohesive devices, but coherent
Q: Will there be an exam at the end of the year?
A: Is the Pope a catholic?
Q: Ice-cream, please
A: It’s Wednesday
(If both Q and A know that the shop only sells ice cream on Saturdays)