Entries relating to Text structure:
Unitary and composite textsUsing <text> to encode both individual texts and groups of texts
Groups of textsCriteria for deciding whether to use <group>
Embedding <text>Using <text> for encoding embedded narratives, letters, and other documents
Letters embedded within other worksMore details on encoding embedded letters, a special case of embedded texts.
Unique identification of the <text> elementDetails on using the id= attribute on <text>, both for independent documents and for embedded texts
Front matterGeneral notes on encoding front matter, including the various types of prefatory material
Back matterGeneral notes on encoding back matter, including the various types of concluding material
Divisions of the text: generalGeneral notes on the function and use of <div>, including its basic internal structure
Divisions of the text: types of <div>Specific discussion of possible types of <div>
Numbering: generalUse of the n= attribute and handling of line numbering
Numbering of divisionsUse of numbered versus unnumbered <div> elements
FrontispiecesUse of <div type="frontispiece">
AdvertisementsEncoding of two different kinds of advertisements: advertisements for other books, and preliminary addresses to the reader
Tables of contentsEncoding of tables of contents with <list> inside <div type="contents">, with internal encoding to capture the functional parts of the table of contents information, such as page numbers and titles.
Comparison of indexes and tables of contentsDifferences between tables of contents (ordered by location in the book) and indexes (ordered by topic).
HeadingsUse of <head> to encode headings, and permissible values for type= attribute
Heads and labelsComparison of headings and labels, and the use of <head> and <label>
ArgumentDefinition of argument, and use of <argument> element
EpigraphsEncoding of epigraphs with either <epigraph> or <div type="epigraph"> depending on their structural location.
DedicationsEncoding dedications using <div type="dedication">; distinguishing between dedications and other prefatory material
OpenersUsing <opener> to group together information at the top of a division (especially in letters); the usual contents of <opener>
Closers and trailers Using <closer> to group together information at the bottom of a division (especially in letters); the usual contents of <closer>; difference between <closer> and <trailer>
Salutes and signaturesEncoding of salutations and signatures in letters using <salute> and <signed>
Lists: subscriber listsEncoding subscriber lists using <list type="subscriber">, including handling of “ditto” used for repeated items
Lists: errataEncoding of errata lists with <div type="corrigenda"> and a nested <list type="errata">. Within each list item, further encoding captures the functional components such as the error, the page number, etc.
Overlapping and fragmented elementsStrategies for handling overlapping textual features, particularly quotations and poetry
Letters: general notesGeneral information on encoding letters in three different contexts: within collections, embedded in other works, and as prefatory material
Letters as prefatory materialEncoding letters which serve as prefatory material
Collections of lettersEncoding collections of letters using <div type="letter">, and description of internal structure
Postscripts, <ps>Encoding of postscripts using the WWP element <ps>
EssaysIdentification and encoding of essays
Journal and diary entriesEncoding of diary and journal entries using <div type="entry">
Lists: general notesEncoding lists, including discussion of criteria for identifying lists
QuotationsEncoding of quotations, distinction between use of <q> and <quote>, treatment of quotation marks
FiguresEncoding of figures and illustrations using <figure>; handling of text within figures; discussion of the WWP’s changes to the content model of <figure>

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