4 SQUEAL, SEQUEL, SEQUENCE, CONSEQUENCE

 4 SQUEAL, SEQUEL, SEQUENCE, CONSEQUENCE

The above are some terms  that seem to be cousins in their own right of ‘letters’ in their structuring. Unless we are clear of their implications , we may have to face the ignominy of uncharitable criticism from even far less competent mortals.

Let us critically distinguish these terms for their precise significance as expressions of ideas.

SQUEAL

Squeal refers to a noise of glee or anger or disappointment revealed through an abrupt loud voice by kids ; these may indicate delight on seeing a doll or dolls or upon dispossessing them of such play items/ toys  or for dressing them up with some clothes much against their will.

SEQUEL

Sequel indicates something like a follow-up or continuation of some earlier thing ; sometimes we come across persons who choose to continue the work of some predecessor or author or a painter whose earlier work is unfinished or leaves scope of being continued in different lines [especially of films/novels or stories that enjoyed wide readership]. Sometimes such items numbered II or III may also be done by the one who presented the item I .Thus a sequel is either an  extension of something or a new line of thought inspired by an earlier work.

SEQUENCE

Sequence generally means the order in which events or things happened or are arranged one after another. In otherwords the varied events or items in a sequence may imply logical continuity or necessarily by the order 1,2, 3, 4 …………n.  In order that  a narrative appeals tangible , the facts presented therein ought to be in a congruous positioning –the right sequence.

CONSEQUENCE

Consequence means some effect or result of something else [more or less in a ‘cause and effect relationship]. Other aspects of the expression include”significance’’ /’worth’ which is derived from some earlier act or event. If an act or utterance cannot bring off any effect –good or bad, it is said to be “Inconsequential” It thus folows that if one knows that  something would be inconsequential, it is wiser to desist action or utterance to avoid loss of time. Better have a good day of consequence .                        Prof. K.Raman