Comparing Poetry, Prose, and Drama

What is the main difference between poetry and prose?

• Presence of characters and plot

• Length of the text

• Use of rhythm, rhyme, and meter

• Use of punctuation and capitalization

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Which of the following is a characteristic of poetry?

• Use of punctuation, capitalization, and grammar

• Use of rhythm, rhyme, and imagery

• Use of plot, characters, and conflict

• Use of facts, evidence, and analysis

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What is the purpose of using rhyme in poetry?

• To create a pleasing and musical effect, enhance rhythm and flow, and emphasize words or ideas.

• To confuse the reader and make the poem difficult to understand

• To make the poem sound monotonous and boring

• To distract from the meaning of the words and ideas

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What is the main difference between prose and drama?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of drama?

• It is a type of poetry.

• It is a form of visual art.

• It is a form of literature meant to be performed by actors on a stage.

• It is a genre of music.

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What is the purpose of using stage directions in drama?

• The purpose of using stage directions in drama is to provide instructions to the actors and describe the actions, movements, and emotions of the characters on stage.

• Stage directions in drama are used to provide background information about the setting and time period.

• Stage directions in drama are used to entertain the audience with elaborate descriptions of the characters.

• Stage directions in drama are used to confuse the actors and create chaos on stage.

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What are some common elements of poetry?

• rhyme, rhythm, imagery, metaphor, and symbolism

• prose, dialogue, setting

• plot, character, conflict

• alliteration, repetition, onomatopoeia

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What are some common elements of prose?

• characters, plot, setting, dialogue, and narrative structure

• similes, metaphors, and personification

• conflict, climax, and resolution

• rhyme, meter, and stanzas

What are some common elements of drama?

• painting, sculpture, photography

• plot, characters, dialogue, conflict, and theme

• setting, climax, resolution

• music, dance, costumes

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Which literary form is known for its use of dialogue and performance?

• poetry

• drama

• essay

• novel

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