Classifying Linear and Nonlinear Texts

They are the interpretation of datas from graphs, tables and charts converted into words.

• Linear Text

• Nonlinear Text

It refers to text that does not need to be read from beginning to the end.

• Nonlinear Text

• Linear Text

It includes printed texts.

• Linear Text

• Nonlinear Text

There is only one reading path which is decided by the author.

• Linear Text

• Nonlinear Text

It includes flowcharts, knowledge maps, encyclopedias.

• Linear Text

• Nonlinear Text

These traditional texts that need to be read from beginning to the end.

• Nonlinear Text

• Linear Text

There are multiple reading paths. They are determined by the reader.

• Linear Text

• Nonlinear Text

Novels, poems, letters, textbooks, articles are its examples.

• Linear Text

• Nonlinear Text

It's used to summarize figures, show trends, comparisons, relationships, and clarity of difficult concepts.

• Linear Text

• Nonlinear Text

It allows readers to find information more efficiently.

• Linear Text

• Nonlinear Text