n. on the internet or in another computer program so that you can move from one to the other easily Hypertext literature is a fun way to enjoy stories and books.
storyline
n. the plot of a story
One type has a central storyline.
eventually
adv. in the end
Readers eventually return to the main storyline.
format
n. the way something is organized
Another format has hyperlinks that can change big parts of the story.
mix
n. to combination of different kinds of things
Hypertext literature can also be a mix of formats
novel
n. long printed story about imaginary characters and events
Pottermore is the famous author J. K. Rowling’s hypertext novel.
series
n. a number of things that come one after the other
It is part of the Harry Potter series.
literature
n. written artistic works such as poems, plays and novels
Hypertext literature is a fun way to enjoy stories and books.
device
n. a machine made for a special purpose
Using electronic devices, readers can interact with hyperlinks in a story.
interact
v. to do things together with other people
Using electronic devices, readers can interact with hyperlinks in a story.
hyperlink
n. a link that takes you to a web page when you click it
Using electronic devices, readers can interact with hyperlinks in a story.
participate
v. to take part in doing a group activity
Instead of reading a story from start to finish, readers participate throughout the story.
decide
v. to choose something
Readers decide and then click on a hyperlink.
experience
n. knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things
Hypertext can be an exciting way to experience literature.
central
adj. at the center; being the most important part of something
One type has a central storyline.