Prose VS Poetry.pptx

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1. Prose VS Poetry The difference between prose and poetry.

2. Introduction Prose Poetry Prose is the most typical form of language. The English word 'prose' is derived from the Latin prōsa, which literally translates as 'straight-forward. Poetry (from the Latin poeta, a poet) is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning .

3. Line breaks? Prose Poetry no yes

4. Use Prose Poetry Most everyday writing is in prose form Typically reserved for expressing something in an artistic way.

5. Type of language Prose Poetry Prose is generally more straightforward, without much decoration . Poetry tends to be more expressive than prose withy rhythm, rhyme and comparisons contributing to a different sound and feel.

6. Ideas Prose Poetry Arranged in paragraphs.. Contained in lines which may or may not be in sentences. Lines are arranged in stanzas.

7. Capitalization Prose Poetry The first word of every sentence is capitalized. Traditionally, the first letter of every line is capitalized , but many modern poets choose not to follow this rule strictly.

8. Appearance Prose Poetry Large blocks of writing The shape of a poem can vary, depending on the intent of the poet. E.g. concrete poems are arranged in a certain shape.

9. Definition Prose is the form of written language that is not organised according to formal patterns of verse. It may have some sort of rhythm and some devices of repetition and balance, but these are not governed by regularly sustained formal arrangement. The significant unit is the sentence, not the line. Hence it is represented without line breaks in writing.

10. Definition Poetry is language spoken or written according to some pattern of recurrence that emphasises relationships between words on the basis of sound as well as meaning. This pattern is almost always a rhythm or metre (regular pattern of sound units). This pattern may be supplemented by ornamentation such as rhyme or alliteration or both.