Structural Elements of Poetry, Prose & Drama

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What is Poetry?

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A form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings, often structured in lines and stanzas.

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What is Prose?

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A form of written or spoken language that follows a natural flow of speech and does not have a formal structure like poetry.

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What is Drama?

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A genre of literature intended for performance, which includes dialogue and action, typically presented on stage.

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What are Lines in Poetry?

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The individual rows of words in a poem, which can vary in length and are often grouped into stanzas.

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What are Stanzas?

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Groups of lines in a poem, similar to paragraphs in prose, that often share a common theme or idea.

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What is a Cast of Characters?

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The list of characters in a drama or play, often including brief descriptions of each character.

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What is a Plot?

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The sequence of events in a story, including the beginning, middle, and end, that outlines the main action.

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What is Dialogue?

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The spoken exchanges between characters in a drama or narrative, used to convey information and develop the story.

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What are Stage Directions?

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Instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage, as well as details about the setting.

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What is a Script?

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The written text of a play or drama that includes dialogue, stage directions, and descriptions of the setting.