First, refer to different
1. tell the story straight: first show some prominent parts or endings in the plot, and then go back to describe the parts that happened first, so as to arouse suspense and enhance the effect.
2. Sequential narration: a narrative method of literary works or narrative articles, and also an artistic technique of movies. Tell stories and character development in chronological order.
Second, the sources are different.
1, Pingxu: A History of China's Novels, Chapter 17, Section 2: "(The Mystery of Nine Deaths) was written in Pingxu at the beginning, and then the cause and effect of the incident were described. Obviously, it is influenced by foreign literature.
2, Xu Shun: Liu Qing's "History of Entrepreneurship" Chapter 16: "Because the boss has no son, both brothers strive to adopt their son to the late brother. The reason for the second child is: in chronological order. "
Third, the emphasis is different.
1. Simple narrative: it means that the narrative is not in the chronological order of the events.
2. Sequential narration: it refers to the narration and description of things completely according to the time sequence of events.