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Non-linear structure — OCR GCSE English Literature Definition

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Non-linear structure

GCSE English Literature · key term

Non-linear structure

Definition

An arrangement of events that does not follow the order in which they happened.

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OCR GCSE English Literature · J352

Paper 1

Revise: Plot overview
An arrangement of events that does not follow a continuous chronological sequence, for example because present experiences prompt returns to earlier memories.
Revise: Memory and loss

OCR English Literature past papers

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