Chronological Order
Definition
Chronological order refers to the arrangement of events or ideas in the order they occurred or were presented. It follows a linear timeline from beginning to end.
Analogy
Think of chronological order like following a recipe step by step. You start with the first ingredient and continue in order until you reach the final step.
Related terms
Flashbacks: Flashbacks are interruptions in the chronological order of a narrative that take readers back to an earlier time. They provide background information or reveal important details.
Non-linear Narratives: Non-linear narratives are stories that do not follow a strict chronological order. They may jump back and forth in time, creating a more complex structure.
Cause and Effect: Cause and effect is a relationship between events where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). It helps establish connections between different parts of a text.
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