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.
same
adj. not different
Not all writing is the same.
typically
adv. generally or normally
Another common format is a novel, which is a book that typically contains characters.
plot
n. a series of events that makes the story in a novel, movie, etc.
Novels have a plot and a sequence of events, and these come together to make the storyline.
sequence
n. an order in which things happen
Novels have a plot and a sequence of events, and these come together to make the storyline.
event
n. something important that happens
Novels have a plot and a sequence of events, and these come together to make the storyline.
newspaper
n. a daily or weekly journal of current events
It gives information and is often found in a newspaper or a magazine.
fact
n. a true piece of information
It contains facts about a variety of topics, ranging from cooking to economics.
several
adj. fewer than many
There are several different formats.
poetry
n. a literature that expresses emotions or ideas, often to a rhythm Poetry is one format that mixes language and emotions.
emotion
n. a feeling a person can have
Poetry is one format that mixes language and emotions.
create
v. to make something new
Poems are created when words are formed into lines.
stanza
n. a group of lines of poetry forming a unit
Then a group of lines becomes a stanza.
rhyme
n. to make ending sounds of words the same
Lines sometimes rhyme at the end, which means they have the same sound.
beautiful
adj. very attractive
It’s a beautiful summer day.
summer
n. the season of the year between spring and autumn
It’s a beautiful summer day.
poem
n. a set of verses that expresses emotions or ideas, often to a rhythm Poems show us different points of view.
consider
v. to think about something carefully before deciding
By the end, the poem makes us consider what happens to the worm in the proverb.
reflect
v. to think about deeply
The poet makes us reflect on this with his writing.
surface
n. the top or outside part of something
A worm that is living under the ground and comes up to the surface early in the morning is in danger.
lazy
adj. not wanting to do work or less active
But the lazy worm sleeps late and remains under the soil.
appreciate
v. to value something
As we appreciate this poem, we gain another point of view.
broaden
v. to make something wider
In this way, reading poems can broaden our view of the world.
point of view
phr n. how an individual thinks of a situation
Poems show us different points of view.
usual
adj. normal; happening, done, or used most often
By reading poems, people can think and feel differently than usual.
help
v. to make it possible or easier for someone to do something
This is good because it helps people understand themselves and others better.
better
adj. higher standard
This is good because it helps people understand themselves and others better.
proverb
n. a short, popular saying that gives advice or wisdom
It’s about a well-known proverb.
worm
n. a long, thin animal that has a soft body with no legs or bones
The early bird catches the worm.
catch
v. to grasp and take hold of something
The early bird catches the worm.
soil
n. the top layer of earth that plants grow in
But the lazy worm sleeps late and remains under the soil.
publish
v. to print a book, newspaper, magazine, article, etc. so that people can buy it
It was first published in 1908.
orphanage
n. a home for children whose parents are dead
At first, they want to send Anne back to the orphanage.
firmly
adv. strongly; not in a weak or uncertain way
Anne says, “You can always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will.”
positive
adj. thinking of the good side of things
Anne has a positive attitude.
attitude
n. a way you think or feel that you show in your actions
Anne has a positive attitude.
situation
n. the set of things that are happening at a particular time and place
She can find good in any situation.
decision
n. a choice
That decision changes all three of their lives for the better.
orphan
n. a child who has no parents
It is a story about an orphan girl who helps change the lives of people around her.
begin
v. to start to happen
The story begins with an elderly man, Matthew, and woman, Marilla.
elderly
adj. old or ageing
The story begins with an elderly man, Matthew, and woman, Marilla.
farm
n. land used for growing crops and keeping animals
They live together on their farm, which is called Green Gables.
adopt
v. to take someone else’s child into one’s family and legally become a parent
They want to adopt a boy to help them on the farm.
disappointed
adj. sad or unhappy because something was not as good as you hoped
They are disappointed when a girl arrives instead.
arrive
v. to reach a place you are going to
They are disappointed when a girl arrives instead.
instead
adv. when one thing is done or chosen over another choice
They are disappointed when a girl arrives instead.
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