This document discusses hypertext and intertext in reading and writing. It defines hypertext as non-linear text that uses links to allow readers to navigate between related pieces of information and create their own understanding. Hypertext is made possible by hyperlinks that can be clicked to access other text. The World Wide Web is a global system of hypertext information. Hypertext allows for a more interactive reading experience where the reader can access additional context and definitions through links. It also discusses how links now incorporate multimedia beyond just text. Reading and writing involves understanding how a text relates to other texts and contexts.