The term 'article' can refer to many different types of written works. A STORY is a narrative that tells a fictional or non-fictional ACCOUNT of events. An ESSAY is a short PIECE of writing on a particular subject. An ELEMENT is a part or component of SOMETHING larger. A NOTE is a brief written record or reminder. A PAPER is a written document or COMPOSITION. A UNIT is a single THING, person, or group that is part of a larger whole. A NOTICE is an announcement or communication. A DETAIL is a small part or ITEM of information. A CLAUSE is a distinct section of a legal document. SOMETHING is an unspecified object or entity. An ACCOUNT is a description or report of an event or experience. LITERATURE is the body of written works of a language, period, or culture. A PASSAGE is a section of text, especially one that is long or complex. A COMPOSITION is a PIECE of writing, especially one that is longer than usual. The is an article used before singular countable nouns. An ITEM is a distinct part or ELEMENT of SOMETHING. A PIECE is a separate part of SOMETHING larger. A THING is an object or entity that is not precisely specified or capable of being identified. A writeup is a written report or review.