Sequence

usgb/ˈsiːkwəns/
noun

A set of related events, actions, or things that follow each other in a particular order.

The sequence of events led to the discovery of a new species.
Visual representation of "sequence" - A set of related events, actions, or things that follow each other in a particular order.

Often appears as...

  • a sequence of events
  • a sequence of actions
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Narrative Flow

Understand 'sequence' as the building blocks of a story, showing progression from start to end.

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The sequence of events in the novel was complex but engrossing.
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Order Matters

In sequences, changing the order can alter the meaning or outcome.

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Mixing up the sequence in a recipe resulted in an inedible cake.
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