Author
Carnelian D. Depeña*
Filamer Christian University, Inc., Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the lexical cohesion skills of senior high school learners and their relationship to narrative writing ability. Specifically, it examined how learners employ various lexical cohesion techniques—including repetition, synonymy, collocation, antonymy, general words/superordinates, hyponymy, and metonymy—in constructing coherent and meaningful narratives. The study utilized a survey-correlational research design, with data collected from 108 senior high school learners through a lexical cohesion skills test and a narrative writing task. Statistical analyses, including correlation and descriptive measures, were employed to determine the relationship between lexical cohesion skills and narrative writing performance. Findings revealed that learners have a high proficiency in lexical cohesion and narrative writing. Furthermore, a significant positive relationship is found between learners’ lexical cohesion skills and their narrative writing ability, indicating that stronger lexical cohesion skills contribute to more coherent and well-structured narratives.
Keywords: Lexical cohesion skills, narrative writing ability, senior high school learners.
*Corresponding author / Email: carneliandepena@gmail.com
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05031273
Recommended citation:
Depeña, C. D. (2026). Lexical cohesion skills and narrative writing ability of senior high school learners. Pantao (International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (3), 370-381. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05031273
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