LINEAR AND

NONLINEAR TEXT
 LINEAR TEXT
• Linear text follows a straight line– from start
to the end in sequential path.

• Examples for linear text are sentences,

paragraphs, articles, etc.
TYPES OF NONLINEAR TEXT
TABLE
• it used when readers need too examine items, or
when they have to check various aspects of an
item at different times.
• It is a set of facts or figures systematically
displayed.
• It is composed of rows (horizontal) and columns
(vertical).
TYPES OF NONLINEAR TEXT

BAR GRAPH
• It also called as histogram.

• It is used to compare related data. I helps

readers to perceive the quantitative
relationships among various components of
a topic.
BAR GRAPH
BAR GRAPH
TYPES OF NONLINEAR TEXT

LINE GRAPH
• This helps the readers perceive statistical
trends by presenting a continuous line
indicating up and down movement of a
subject.

• It is good for comparing several related

topics and for depicting changes over time.
LINE GRAPH
TYPES OF NONLINEAR TEXT

PIE CHART
• This allows the readers to see the statistical
relationships between parts of a single entry.
 PIE CHART

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS OF UNITED STAES

TYPES OF NONLINEAR TEXT
FLOW CHART
• It depicts relationship between components
of a project or phases of a process.

• It also indicates the sequence of phases.

• This is composed of boxes and arrows

indicating direction of the flow.
FLOW CHART
TYPES OF NONLINEAR TEXT
DIAGRAM
• It is usually dynamic and indicates the
relationship between the function of a
mechanism, the phases of a process or steps of
procedure.
• This depicts aspects that cannot be seen.

• It uses symbols and lines to represent an object,

process, or procedure.
 DIAGRAM

ORDER-DELIVERY SYSTEM
TYPES OF NONLINEAR TEXT

PICTOGRAPH
• It is a pictorial representation that shows
how objects are used to give information.

• It is often used when conveying statistical

data or mathematical information.
 PICTOGRAPH

NUMBER OF STUDENTS FROM GRADE

FOUR TO FIVE
TYPES OF NONLINEAR TEXT

DRAWING
• It conveys realistic pictures of objects.

• This is used when it is impossible to obtain

a photograph.

• Drawings often include symbols.

DRAWING
INTERPRETING NONLINEAR TEXT

1. Read the title or label. The titles are

usually but descriptive.

2. Pay attention to every information

provided (titles, labels, legends, and note)

3. Understand the scales and measurement

used.
INTERPRETING NONLINEAR TEXT

4. Pay attention to the trends (increase,

decrease, stable) shown.

5. Make general conclusion

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