Prose

• What does the term "prose" mean?

  Prose means straightforward language that follows the natural flow of speech.
• What are the types of prose?

  1. Nonfictional prose - true stories or factual accounts.
  2. Fictional prose - based on the author's imagination.
  3. Heroic prose - literature preserved through oral traditions, meant to be recited.
  4. Prose poetry - prose written in poetry form.
• What is the purpose of heroic prose?


  Heroic prose is meant to be recited and is preserved through oral traditions.
• How does nonfictional prose differ from fictional prose?

  Nonfictional prose tells true stories, while fictional prose is based on the author's imagination.
• Who is the author of America is in the Heart?

  Carlos Bulosan
• What is the main theme of America is in the Heart?

  Resilience and pursuit of the American Dream
• How did Bulosan's experiences influence his writing?

  They captured struggles of Filipino workers
• What does Bulosan advocate for in his work?

  Social justice and labor rights
• What does America is in the Heart highlight about Filipino immigrants?

  Their struggles with racism and discrimination
• What is the significance of tolerance in Bulosan's work?

  It promotes understanding and acceptance of cultures
• What is point of view in literature?

  The perspective from which the story is told
• How does point of view affect a story?

  It determines reader's knowledge of characters
• What is a theme in literature?

  The central idea in a literary text
• What can themes in literature explore?

  Topics like love, identity, and morality