What is the best definition of linear plot development?

A storyline that begins at a moment in the future and then progresses by telling the events in reverse order.

A storyline that uses flashbacks and foreshadowing to give the reader hints about what has already happened and what is to come.

A storyline that always proceeds in chronological order, starting at a point in the past and moving towards a point in the future.

A storyline that starts at a given point then progresses through a series of events to a climax and a resolution.

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What is the best definition of linear plot development?

A storyline that begins at a moment in the future and then progresses by telling the events in reverse order.
		
A storyline that uses flashbacks and foreshadowing to give the reader hints about what has already happened and what is to come.
		
A storyline that always proceeds in chronological order, starting at a point in the past and moving towards a point in the future.
		
A storyline that starts at a given point then progresses through a series of events to a climax and a resolution.

adrynicoleb · Answer

Do you have a guess as to what the answer is?

anonymous · Answer

You can rule out some, as "linear" means "in a straight line."  C and D seem closest to right.