In literature, the word “marked” often functions as a versatile descriptor, signaling something notable, distinct, or characteristic. It may indicate a physical trait that stands out—such as a face “strongly marked” with firmness and character ([1], [2])—or denote the presence of natural or man-made features that define a landscape, like coral rings that “mark” sunken islands ([3]). Additionally, “marked” is used metaphorically to highlight contrasts or distinguish pivotal moments, as when narrative events are “marked” by significant change or division, whether in social conditions ([4]) or in the unfolding of dramatic plot developments ([5]). In both descriptive and formal language, the term imbues the subject with an air of distinction and clarity that deepens the reader’s engagement with the text.