Question

30. Explain the difference between a chronological text structure and a sequential text

Answer 1

Answer:

Chronological text structure narrates events in correct order of time. Things/events which took place earlier are narrated earlier.

Sequential text structure describes steps of performing some tasks. It uses imperative sentences.

Explanation:

Chronological text structure is often confused with sequential text structure, and even sometimes it is incorrectly referred to as chronological sequential text structure.

Chronological text structure narrates event in order of time in which they took place, they also usually have a setting i.e where the events took place. This structure describes event of past.

It is most used in stories/novels, plots or any past event.

Sequential text structure is free of specific time. This structure describes steps which have to be taken for accomplishing a task at any time present or future.

Instructions, manuals, and recipes use sequential text structure. For this purpose this structure usually uses imperative sentences.