Argument

Abstract

Definition of argument, and use of argument element

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argument

Encoding Instructions (new P5 version)

An argument is a formal prose or poetic description of the contents of a text or section of text (such as a chapter or essay). Arguments are often labelled as such (“The Argument”) but not always.

The WWP encodes arguments using the TEI argument element. Like note, argument must contain a p.

Examples

Example 1. 
          <text>
            <body>
              <div type="chapter">
                <argument>
                  <p>In which Pooh finds that bees make honey...</p>
                </argument> 
                <p>Pooh was walking in the Seven Acre Woods...</p>
              </div>
            </body>
          </text> 
Example 2. 
          <div type="poem"> 
            <argument>
              <head>The Argument</head> 
              <lg type="indeterminate"> 
                <l>Acrasia here is seen in much disgrace;</l> 
                <l>Sad tears flow freely down her pearly face;</l> 
                <l>But Artagrax will heal her wretched plight,</l> 
                <l>And bear her off to glory in his sight.</l> 
              </lg> 
            </argument>
            <lg type="indeterminate">
              <l>...</l> 
            </lg>
          </div>