annotated text
[ˌænəˈteɪtɪd tɛkst]
nounpl: annotated texts
texto anotado
1. A written or printed document that includes explanatory notes, comments, or marks added by an author, editor, or reader to clarify, interpret, or supplement the original content
The professor provided an annotated text of Shakespeare's Hamlet to help students understand the archaic language.
O professor forneceu um texto anotado do Hamlet de Shakespeare para ajudar os alunos a entender a linguagem arcaica.
2. A version of a text with marginal notes, footnotes, or embedded comments that provide additional context, definitions, or critical analysis
The annotated text included references to historical events and biographical information about the author.
O texto anotado incluía referências a eventos históricos e informações biográficas sobre o autor.
3. In academic and literary contexts, a text prepared with scholarly notes that explain difficult passages, provide sources, or offer interpretive guidance
Students found the annotated text more helpful than the original version for their research paper.
Os alunos acharam o texto anotado mais útil que a versão original para seu trabalho de pesquisa.
In both American and Brazilian educational systems, annotated texts are fundamental teaching tools, particularly in literature, history, and language learning. In Brazil, they are especially common in university courses and standardized exam preparation (such as ENEM). The practice emphasizes active reading and critical thinking skills.
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