Linear and Nonlinear Text

• What does linear text refer to?

  Linear text refers to traditional text that needs to be read from beginning to the end.
• How does a reader make sense of linear text?

  The reader makes sense of the text according to the grammatical and syntactic arrangement of the words.
• What are some examples of linear texts?

  Novels, poems, short stories, letters, and educational texts.
• Why is linear text considered the most common type of reading?

  It is the traditional method of reading we are taught.
• What is a disadvantage of linear reading when in a hurry?

  It may take a considerable amount of time to find specific information.
• What characterizes non-linear text?

  Non-linear text is not made up of words in paragraphs or long sentences and is non-sequential.
• How do readers interact with non-linear text?

  Readers decide the sequence of reading, not the author of the text.
• What are some examples of non-linear texts?

  Flowcharts, charts, graphs, knowledge maps, and story maps.
• How do we typically read an encyclopedia or a telephone directory?

  We skim through them to obtain specific information.
• What does a special type of bar graph use to represent numbers?

  It uses pictures to represent a particular number of items.
• What is a pie chart used for?

  A pie chart is used to show how the whole breaks down into parts.
• Why is visual representation of data beneficial?

  It is a great way to represent the data in a visual way.
• What should you do when interpreting a graph based on the concepts learned?

  • Study the graph carefully
  • Identify trends and patterns
  • Make your own interpretation based on the data presented