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Terms in this set (14)By the end of the reign he [Jonson] has married, had two children and lost one, tried to become an actor and failed, become a playwright, been arrested for a scurrilous play and released, killed another actor in a duel, been arrested again and put on trial for murder, and escaped hanging by pleading benefit of the clergy. The play for which he is arrested, The Isle of Dogs, coauthored with Thomas Nashe, is so slanderous and offensive that the privy council orders the closure not just of the play but of every theater in London. Which event most directly caused the council to order the closure of all theaters in London? Sets with similar termsExplanation:Chronology (In Greek Khronos means time and logos means word/study) is the arrangement of events in the order of occurrence. In story-writing or narration, therefore, the arrangement of events in the sequence of occurrence is termed Chronological Order. Identifying the sequence of events in a story means you can pinpoint its beginning, its middle, and its end. Once you can identify each of these core components, you can retell the story in the order in which it occurred. Sequencing is a key component in reading comprehension. It also allows readers to synthesize information and order it accordingly. Below, we'll examine sequence of events examples. We'll follow the order of a story, sometimes chronologically, sometimes not. The next time you read, you'll enjoy being able to pinpoint the manner in which the story unfolds. Sequence of Events in Short StoriesLet's begin with two abbreviated tales. After each story, we'll pause to discuss their sequence of events. 'Til the Sun Melted Into the Stars
Let's examine the sequence of events in this short story. In the first paragraph, we're met by a woman named Stella who must be an adult. Because, as she stares at the house, her mind drifts back to an arduous childhood filled with "chores and fear." Following the sequence, we drift back into her childhood. Then, we see she hits 18 and continues to grow and mature as she waitresses during the evening and writes during the day. Her hard work pays off because all those hours at the keyboard lead to her publication in Writers' Haven. From there, she goes on to publish a succession of bestselling novels and finally travels, as a grown woman, to uncover her roots. Notice that a sequence of events doesn't have to follow a straight line. In this short story, we didn't follow a pattern of birth, childhood, adulthood. Rather, we went from adulthood to childhood, and back to adulthood again. In some instances, following someone's daydream is a nice way to spice up an otherwise linear sequence of events. Now, let's take a look at a story that follows a simpler, chronological order. Before the Sky Faded to Black
Did you notice the difference in this sequence of events? We meet a boy who plays in the pasture and reads books until his nanny pushes him upstairs to bed. When he is old enough to join the army, he goes off to battle and lives a life that stands in stark contrast to everything he'd known until then. As he stares down death, he reflects on his life. It wasn't about silver platters and castle grounds. It was about the men and women you meet along the way and the friendships you forge. We can surmise the story ended with his death, taking us through a linear sequence of events from childhood to death. Sequence of Events in LiteratureHow about some of our favorite stories growing up? Can you pick one of your favorites and recall the sequence of events in those tales? Let's consider a couple. Goldilocks and the Three BearsThis is one of the most popular children's tales. Following the sequence of events, we're first met with a girl named Goldilocks. In fact, the opening line of the fairy tale is, "Once upon a time, there was a girl named Goldilocks. She went for a walk in the forest. Pretty soon, she came upon a house." Then, we follow her through the sequence of events upon entering the house. First, she eats three bowls of porridge sitting on the table. Then, she tests out three different chairs to see which one was most comfortable. After that escapade, she goes upstairs to lie down in each of the three beds. Sure enough, three bears come home and express horror over the fact that someone's been eating their porridge and sitting in their chairs. When they make their way upstairs and find her lying in Baby Bear's bed, Goldilocks screams, "Help!" and runs out of the room, never to return again. This narrative is very linear, which is easier for younger audiences to follow and understand. TwilightLet's advance to a young adult novel that hit the New York Times bestseller list within a month of its publication. In Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, we meet a girl named Bella who is moving to Washington to live with her father. The first day in her new school is quite trying as she is shy. During that time, she meets a boy named Edward who is offstandish and rude. Later, after that difficult encounter, she is standing in the parking lot when she nearly gets run over by a classmate. With lightning speed, Edward races over to protect Bella from the car that is plummeting her way. Bella questions his lightning fast speed, only to find out he is a vampire. The two begin a relationship which is filled with tumult, given that she's a human and he's a vampire. As they progress through a series of death-defying adventures from a rival family of vampires, Bella develops a desire to be turned into a vampire herself but Edward refuses. In the closing scene, we watch them dance under the moonlight, solidifying their love. Bella has not turned yet, but there's more to be uncovered as the sequence of events continues in the second book of the series, New Moon. How to Identify the Sequence of EventsOne way to identify the sequence of events is to keep your eye out for time order words. These include words like "first," "then," "following that," and more. Especially if it's a short story, the author might use these signal words to indicate the progression of a story from beginning to end. In lieu of a search for sequence words, you can ask yourself what has to happen for something else to happen. Remember our highlander on the field? He has to reach a certain age before he can be called off to war. So, we travel with him through childhood until his untimely death on the battlefield. The same goes for Bella and Edward. Something has to happen to shift them from their awkward encounter to a blossoming romance. Her near-death experience is the trigger that sets things in motion. Sequence of Events WorksheetUsing the downloadable worksheet below, write your own story following a logical sequence of events. Teachers can print out the PDF and distribute it among their students. View & Download PDF Standard Plot StructureEvery story, short or long, must follow the elements of a plot. If you follow the roadmap below, you'll also be able to pinpoint the sequence of events. The elements of a plot are as follows:
Sail Through the SequenceEvery time you pinpoint the sequence of events in a story, you're building your reading comprehension skills. Being able to synthesize a story and retell it is a wonderful skill. Best of all, the more you read, the more you'll be able to sit down and craft your own tale. If that's something you have in mind, enjoy Get Creative: How to Write a Short Story. It'll help you take the ideas floating around in your head and insert them into an exciting sequence of events. We wish you tremendous success as you take your readers on meaningful journeys! What is a list of events in order?A timeline is a display of a list of events in chronological order.
What is an account of events in order of time?Chronology (from Latin chronologia, from Ancient Greek χρόνος, chrónos, "time"; and -λογία, -logia) is the science of arranging events in their order of occurrence in time.
What is defined as the sequence of events that occurs from the first to the last line of the story?r: I. Plot - How the author arranges events to develop the basic idea; it is the sequence of events in a story or play. The. plot is a planned, logical series of events having a beginning, middle, and end. The short story usually has one plot so it can be read in one sitting.
When events are arranged in order they are arranged in the order in which they happened over time?A timeline is a list of important events arranged in the order in which they happened.
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