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.

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.