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Hypertext Fiction is a [[genre]] of interactive literature that uses hypertext links to direct the reader into sometimes complex passages throughout a story.<ref>O'Connell, L. (2012, March 21). Hypertext Fiction. Digital Narratives Through the Reading Glass. Retrieved April 10, 2014, from http://diginarrate.net/2012/03/21/hypertext-fiction-by-liamorourke/</ref> These hypertext links can also lead the reader to analogous images. Some hypertext fiction stories are scripted in a fashion that allows the reader to have a different encounter each time the story is read. The reader does not follow a continuous path, but, instead, experiences the story on an interactive basis, as one trying to solve a puzzle or follow a map. The reader is given links to explore, creating a new experience when new directions are chosen. | Hypertext Fiction is a [[genre]] of interactive literature that uses hypertext links to direct the reader into sometimes complex passages throughout a story.<ref>O'Connell, L. (2012, March 21). Hypertext Fiction. Digital Narratives Through the Reading Glass. Retrieved April 10, 2014, from http://diginarrate.net/2012/03/21/hypertext-fiction-by-liamorourke/</ref> These hypertext links can also lead the reader to analogous images. Some hypertext fiction stories are scripted in a fashion that allows the reader to have a different encounter each time the story is read. <ref>Montecino, V. (2002, May 1). What is hypertext?. What is hypertext?. Retrieved April 11, 2014, from http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/hypertext.htm</ref>The reader does not follow a continuous path, but, instead, experiences the story on an interactive basis, as one trying to solve a puzzle or follow a map. The reader is given links to explore, creating a new experience when new directions are chosen. | ||
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Hypertext fiction pieces were written using such softwares as Cosmic Book and Storyspace. These softwares were designed for the sole use of creating and navigating hypertext fictions. Almost all hypertext fictions are written in the HTML language. HTML allows the story to be displayed in the browser with correct formatting. Links are used to direct the reader to choose the path and direction of the story. HTML is the standard markup language used to create web pages. | Hypertext fiction pieces were written using such softwares as Cosmic Book and Storyspace. These softwares were designed for the sole use of creating and navigating hypertext fictions. Almost all hypertext fictions are written in the HTML language. HTML allows the story to be displayed in the browser with correct formatting. Links are used to direct the reader to choose the path and direction of the story. HTML is the standard markup language used to create web pages. | ||
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