Kirjoitusesityksessä

Kirjoitusesityksessä, sometimes translated as "written performance" or "written presentation," refers to a specific academic or artistic context in Finnish where a piece of writing is intended to be performed or presented in a way that emphasizes its textual qualities and its potential for interpretation. It is not merely a written document to be read passively, but rather a text designed to be brought to life through spoken delivery, vocal nuances, pauses, and even accompanying visual or gestural elements.

This concept often appears in creative writing courses, literary studies, and performance art. In creative writing, students might be asked to craft a "kirjoitusesityksessä" that explores the sonic landscape of language, the rhythm of sentences, or the emotional weight of specific words. The emphasis is on how the text sounds when spoken aloud, considering the impact of intonation, pace, and emphasis on the overall meaning and effect.

In literary studies, "kirjoitusesityksessä" can be used to analyze how a text might be interpreted and performed by different readers or actors, revealing layers of meaning not immediately apparent in silent reading. It encourages a deeper engagement with the materiality of language and its performative potential. The term highlights the bridge between the written word and its embodiment in performance, focusing on the performer's role in interpreting and conveying the author's intentions and the text's inherent possibilities. It is a concept that blurs the lines between literature and theatre, emphasizing the performative nature of all communication, even in its written form.