Nonlinear text is the opposite of linear text. As its name suggests, it is nonlinear and non-sequential. In other words, the readers do not have to go through the text in a sequential manner in order to make sense of the text.

What is sequential reading path?

In such a reading path, there is a sequential time to the text. In contrast, with non-linear text, such as the text found when reading a computer screen, where text is often combined with visual elements, the reading path is non-linear and non-sequential. ... This is part of the "semiotic work" that we do as a reader.

Which is an example of a nonlinear text?

Some examples of linear texts include novels, poems, letters, textbooks, etc. In contrast, flow charts, knowledge maps, digital texts with hyperlinks, and encyclopedias are some examples of nonlinear text.