Prose, Poetry, & Drama

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What is Prose?

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Prose is a form of written or spoken language that follows natural speech patterns and is organized into sentences and paragraphs. It is commonly used in novels, short stories, and essays.

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What is Drama?

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Drama is a type of literature that is written to be performed by actors. It includes dialogue and stage directions, and it often tells a story through the interactions of characters.

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What is Poetry?

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Poetry is a form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and often metaphorical language. It is structured in verses and stanzas and may include elements like rhyme and meter.

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What are the structural elements of Prose?

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The structural elements of prose include sentences, paragraphs, dialogue, and chapters.

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What are the structural elements of Poetry?

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The structural elements of poetry include verse, stanza, rhythm, meter, and rhyme.

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What is a Cast of Characters?

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A cast of characters is a list of the characters in a play, story, or drama, often including brief descriptions of each character.

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What is Dialogue?

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Dialogue is the written conversation between two or more characters in a literary work, such as a play or a story.

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What are Stage Directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage, as well as details about the setting and actions.

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What is a Stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is Rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of words, often used in poetry to create rhythm and musicality.