Linear and Non-Linear Text

It is a visual depiction of the similarities and differences between two or more different items.

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Venn Diagram

• Concept Map

The following are examples of non-linear text EXCEPT

• Graph/Chart

• News Report

• Table

• Poster

They are better for comparing larger changes or differences in data among groups.

• Bar graphs

• Line Graphs

• Pie Graphs

• Histograms

It is a graphical display of information that changes continuously over time.

• Bar graph

• Pie graph

• Histogram

• Line graph

What are the uses of Non-linear text?

• Summarize figures

• Show comparison

• Reporting current events

• Clarify difficult concepts

• Inspire change

Linear text focuses on the __________ of words.

• difficulty

• arrangement

• clarity

• simplicity

These are the representation of data represented by symbols or legends.

• Linear Texts

• News Reports

• Charts/Graphs

• Books

It is a graph that shows the breakdown of items in a set as percentages by representing them as slices of a pie.

• Pie Graph

• Line Graph

• Bar Graph

• Histogram

Linear text refers to ___________ text that needs to be read from beginning to end.

• modern

• contemporary

• fashionable

• traditional

Venn diagram is a visual depiction of the _______ and _______ between two or more different items.

• cause and effect

• similarities and differences

• comparison and contrast

• positive and negative