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  • Hypertext is a non-linear way of presenting information rather than the traditional linear process of reading from beginning to end.
  • Readers of hypertext may follow their own path, create their own order-their own meaning out of the materials that connect topics on a screen to related information, graphics, videos, and music.
  • The text is displayed on a computer display or other electronic devices with reference to other texts which the reader can immediately access.
  • A hyperlink is a link from a hypertext file or document to another location or file, typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or image at a particular location on the screen.
  • Intertext is the interconnection between similar or related works of literature in terms of language, images, characters, themes, or subjects depending on their similarities in language, genre, or discourse that reflects and influences an audience’s interpretation of the text.
  • The relation between texts that are inflicted by means of quotations and allusion is known as intertext.
  • Context is defined as the social, cultural, political, historical, and other related circumstances that surround the text and from the terms from which it can be better understood and evaluated.
  • Assertion is a stylistic approach or technique involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a belief or a fact.
  • Claim is a 'claim' may be backed by facts, data, research, logical arguments, or other forms of evidence.
  • Counterclaim is an argument that argues in opposition to the author's claim.
  • Evidence is the facts or research to support your claim.
  • Ad hominem fallacy (or ad hominem) is an argument is attacked by targeting the person presenting it rather than the argument itself.
  • The argument supports a position by appealing to the shared opinion of a large group of people, e.g. the majority, the general public, etc.
  • Hasty Generalization is a logical fallacy in which the conclusion is made without adequate evidence.
  • Post Hoc is short for “post hoc, ergo propter hoc,” a Latin phrase meaning “after this, therefore because of this.”
  • The phrase expresses the logical fallacy of assuming that one thing caused another merely because the first thing preceded the other.
  • Red Herring Fallacy is an irrelevant topic is presented to divert attention from the original issue.
  • A resumé is a tool that summarizes your skills, educational background, experiences, and other qualifications.
  • The body of a college admission application letter presents your academic qualifications, extracurricular involvement, community, activity engagements, and some personal qualities with specific evidence.
  • The helpfulness of a text to people, the quality of the information cited, its conciseness, and its grammatical and mechanical correctness are factors to consider when noting the strengths of a text.
  • The focus should be on the text, not the author, when noting the weaknesses of a text.
  • A position paper presents one side of an arguable opinion about an issue.
  • A project proposal is a highly persuasive and informative document that aims to address a particular problem or issue.
  • A functional resumé focuses more on skills rather than work experiences.
  • The conclusion of a college admission application letter indicates your interest for an interview, indicates how the interviewer can contact you, expresses your hope for a positive response from the Admission Director, and says thank you.
  • Textual evidence is verified text that has been collected from the original source or document that supports a thesis or an argument, often appearing as a quotation or descriptive text.
  • A college admission application letter shows your interest in the university while justifying why you are qualified at the same time.
  • A literature review is the process of reading, analyzing, evaluating, and summarizing scholarly materials about a specific topic.
  • Textual Evaluation involves scrutinizing any information that you read or hear.
  • An evaluative statement is a way of giving a better explanation to show the strengths and weaknesses of something through writing.
  • During a debate on the importance of funding education, one participant starts discussing their personal experiences of being a successful entrepreneur.
  • A chronological resumé lists work experiences and achievements from current to previous jobs.
  • A research report is an expanded paper that presents the results and interpretation of a phenomenon so that readers can better understand it.
  • A book review is a critical assessment of a book based on key points like content, style, plot, author, quality, etc.