However, there are a few things to consider:
* Real life is messy: Real life is full of tangents, irrelevant details, and jumps in time. A story told in chronological order might be incredibly boring if it tries to capture every single detail of a real-life experience.
* Narrative structure: Even if an author chooses to tell the story in chronological order, they will still need to make choices about what to focus on and how to structure the narrative. They will likely choose to highlight certain events, compress time in some places, and expand on others.
* Perspective: Even with chronological order, the author will still have a perspective. They will choose which characters to focus on, and their voice will color the events.
So, while the term "chronological order" accurately describes the linear sequence of events, it's important to remember that even in a seemingly straightforward telling, there are artistic choices being made to create a compelling narrative.