Narrativechronological
Narrativechronological, or narrative chronological, is a storytelling approach in which events are presented in the order in which they occur within the fictional or reported world. In this mode, the plot unfolds from start to finish, following a linear sequence of time rather than relying primarily on flashbacks, time jumps, or parallel timelines. The technique emphasizes clear cause-and-effect relationships and helps readers follow developments, characters, and historical context.
In practice, writers may insert brief perturbations—such as a flash of memory or a scene that interrupts
Compared with non-linear or fragmented narratives, narrativechronological storytelling can reduce ambiguity and enhance accessibility, though it
In film and television, chronological plotting appears in stories that emphasize documentation, investigation, or chronological reconstruction,