Intent and Subject

Intent

Intent noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.

Usage example: the wording was a little unclear, but I think I grasped the intent

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Subject and intent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subject" instead a noun "Intent".

Subject noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

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Intent and subject are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intent" instead a noun "Subject".

good	good intent	good subject
exact	exact intent	exact subject
specific	specific intent	specific subject
original	original intent	original subject
Other adjectives: initial, true, obvious, actual, real, serious, dark, main, sole, primary, different.

Bait and Switch: In "Bouncy Balls", after noting that a bucket of 3,000 one-inch bouncy balls weighs about as much as a small child, we see a "thought experiment" of a kid being thrown at the hapless test subject, as if the intent is to see the result of the impact of the child and the test subject.

Source: Blog / What If?
Which is why he coerces Satomi into joining the VG tournament, as their test subject - with the intent of using her body as Miranda's new vessel.

Source: Seeks Another's Resurrection
The goal is to create an empathy between the audience and the subject matter, often with the intent to garner sympathy and/or awareness in the process.

Source: Human Interest Story

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