Elements of Poetry, Drama, & Prose

Front

What is prose?

Back

Prose is a form of written language that is made up of sentences and paragraphs, unlike poetry which is structured in lines and stanzas.

Front

What are stage directions?

Back

Stage directions are instructions in a script that tell actors how to move and behave on stage.

Front

What is mood in literature?

Back

Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader, influencing how they feel while reading.

Front

What does it mean to rhyme?

Back

To rhyme means that words have the same ending sound, creating a musical quality in poetry.

Front

What is point of view?

Back

Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told, such as first person (I, me) or third person (he, she, they).

Front

What is a stanza?

Back

A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or message that a story conveys, often about life or human nature.

Front

What is a plot?

Back

The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

Front

What are characters in a story?

Back

Characters are the individuals who take part in the action of a story, including the protagonist and antagonist.

Front

What is a script?

Back

A script is the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.