Asked by Karly
Which paragraph arranges the sentences to show a **smooth non-linear** and which one shows a **smooth linear** progression of events:
1.Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree. Apples grow on the tree. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed.
2. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Apples grow on the tree. Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
3. Apples grow on the tree. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed. Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground.
4. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Apples grow on the tree. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed. Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
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Answered by
Karly
Thank you for your help and answer. I can only pick one.
For the smooth non linear I picked:
2. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Apples grow on the tree. Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
And for the smooth linear:
4. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Apples grow on the tree. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed. Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
For the smooth non linear I picked:
2. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Apples grow on the tree. Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
And for the smooth linear:
4. A tiny apple tree sprouts from the ground. Apples grow on the tree. Taylor, age 10, plants an apple seed. Taylor, now a teenager, picks an apple off the tree.
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
To identify which paragraphs illustrate a **smooth non-linear** progression and which one demonstrates a **smooth linear** progression of events, we can analyze the sequence of the sentences in each option:
1. **Non-linear progression**: This paragraph (1) does not follow a chronological order. It starts with Taylor picking an apple as a teenager, then states a general fact about Apple's lifecycle, and finally mentions Taylor planting the seed. The progression of events is disorganized.
2. **Linear progression**: This paragraph (2) clearly shows a logical and chronological order: Taylor plants an apple seed, the tiny tree sprouts, apples grow, and finally, Taylor picks an apple as a teenager. This sequence illustrates a smooth linear progression.
3. **Non-linear progression**: This paragraph (3) also does not follow a logical sequence. It starts with a general fact about apples growing, then Taylor plants a seed, then mentions her now being a teenager before finally mentioning the sprouting tree. It jumbles the order of events.
4. **Non-linear progression**: This paragraph (4) follows a similar pattern to the previous ones. It starts with the sprouting tree, then a general statement about apples growing, then goes backward to planting the seed, with the last mention of Taylor picking the apple.
**Summary**:
- **Smooth linear progression**: Paragraph 2
- **Smooth non-linear progression**: Paragraphs 1, 3, and 4
1. **Non-linear progression**: This paragraph (1) does not follow a chronological order. It starts with Taylor picking an apple as a teenager, then states a general fact about Apple's lifecycle, and finally mentions Taylor planting the seed. The progression of events is disorganized.
2. **Linear progression**: This paragraph (2) clearly shows a logical and chronological order: Taylor plants an apple seed, the tiny tree sprouts, apples grow, and finally, Taylor picks an apple as a teenager. This sequence illustrates a smooth linear progression.
3. **Non-linear progression**: This paragraph (3) also does not follow a logical sequence. It starts with a general fact about apples growing, then Taylor plants a seed, then mentions her now being a teenager before finally mentioning the sprouting tree. It jumbles the order of events.
4. **Non-linear progression**: This paragraph (4) follows a similar pattern to the previous ones. It starts with the sprouting tree, then a general statement about apples growing, then goes backward to planting the seed, with the last mention of Taylor picking the apple.
**Summary**:
- **Smooth linear progression**: Paragraph 2
- **Smooth non-linear progression**: Paragraphs 1, 3, and 4
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
It looks like there was a bit of confusion in the selections provided.
Based on the analysis:
- For **smooth linear progression**, the correct choice is **Paragraph 2**. It presents events in a clear and sequential order: planting a seed, the tree sprouting, the apples growing, and then Taylor picking an apple.
- For **smooth non-linear progression**, none of the paragraphs truly fit the definition well, but if you meant to choose one that feels less linear, then **Paragraph 1** is a better option as it jumps between events and does not follow a chronological sequence.
So, the correct pairings based on the definitions should be:
- **Smooth linear progression:** Paragraph 2
- **Smooth non-linear progression:** Paragraph 1 (or you might also consider Paragraphs 3 or 4 as non-linear depending on the interpretation).
Let me know if you’d like any further clarification!
Based on the analysis:
- For **smooth linear progression**, the correct choice is **Paragraph 2**. It presents events in a clear and sequential order: planting a seed, the tree sprouting, the apples growing, and then Taylor picking an apple.
- For **smooth non-linear progression**, none of the paragraphs truly fit the definition well, but if you meant to choose one that feels less linear, then **Paragraph 1** is a better option as it jumps between events and does not follow a chronological sequence.
So, the correct pairings based on the definitions should be:
- **Smooth linear progression:** Paragraph 2
- **Smooth non-linear progression:** Paragraph 1 (or you might also consider Paragraphs 3 or 4 as non-linear depending on the interpretation).
Let me know if you’d like any further clarification!
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