Poetry, Prose and Drama

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What is Poetry?

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Poetry is a type of writing that uses rhythm, sound, and often expresses feelings or ideas in a creative way.

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What is Prose?

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Prose is a form of writing that is structured in sentences and paragraphs, used for storytelling or conveying information.

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What is Drama?

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Drama is a type of writing that is meant to be performed, often involving dialogue between characters.

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What are lines in poetry?

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Lines are the individual rows of words in a poem, similar to sentences in prose.

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What are stanzas in poetry?

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Stanzas are groups of lines in a poem, similar to paragraphs in prose.

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How does poetry use sound?

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Poetry often uses rhyme, rhythm, and alliteration to create musicality and enhance meaning.

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What is a verse?

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A verse is a single line of poetry or a group of lines that form a stanza.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that can be told in prose or poetry, describing events and characters.

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What is a character in drama?

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A character is a person or figure in a play or story that has specific traits and roles.

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What is a theme in poetry?

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A theme is the main idea or message that the poet wants to convey through their work.

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