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Hypertext Poetry

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Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Digital poetry using hyperlinks to create nonlinear reading paths

Detailed Definition
Hypertext Poetry uses digital hyperlinks to create non-linear, interactive reading experiences where readers navigate branching paths, multimedia elements, or layered texts; it challenges print-based notions of authorship and sequence, emphasizing reader agency and networked meaning in electronic literature.
Example
Example in poetry:
Hypertext Poetry: Digital poetry where readers click links to navigate nonlinear verses, e.g., Shelley Jackson’s “Patchwork Girl,” blending text, image, and interactive choice.
Additional Notes
Digital poetry using hyperlinks, non-linear navigation. Reader chooses path through text. Related: ergodic poetry, digital literature. Study: reading vs. traversing distinction.
Also Known As
Digital poetry Electronic verse Linked text poem Web poetry Network poetry Web verse
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