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4th Quarter Reading & Writing

Hypertext and Intertextuality

I. Hypertext

What it is:
Non-linear way to present information
Uses links to connect different pieces of text
Allows readers to choose their own path through information

Key features:
Disconnected units of information
Links between these nodes
Reader control over navigation
Examples: Websites, wikis, interactive ebooks

II. Hypermedia

Extends hypertext by including multimedia elements


Multimedia elements: Images, sound, video

III. Working with Hypertext

Hyperlinks: Links that connect pieces of text (Activated by clicking)

URLs: Addresses of webpages (Uniform Resource Locator)


Parts of a URL:
Protocol (e.g., http)
Hostname (e.g., www.fbi.gov)
Path (e.g., /employment/)
Functionality:
Links can lead to other locations within a document, different documents, or even other websites
Can be used for offline documents (e.g., PDFs, Word documents)

IV. Benefits of Hypertext

Reader control and individualized learning


Access to a wider range of information
Deeper understanding through exploration of multiple perspectives

V. Creating Hypertext

Software: Programs like Microsoft Word have hyperlink creation options


Insert menu
Keyboard shortcuts
Right-click menu

VI. The World Wide Web

A global hypertext system


Developed in the 1980s

VII. Intertextuality
The relationship between texts
A text is shaped by references to other texts
Techniques of intertextuality:
Allusion: Indirect reference to another text
Quotation: Direct borrowing of words from another text
Pastiche: Imitation of another text's style
Retelling: Restatement of a story or narrative

Significance:
Adds depth and meaning to a text
Creates connections between different works
Not all texts are completely original

VIII. Conclusion

Hypertext and intertextuality are powerful tools for creating and understanding information.
Hypertext allows for non-linear exploration, while intertextuality connects texts across time and
space. Understanding both concepts can make you a more effective reader, writer, and
communicator.

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