2nd quarter

• What is prose?

  A form of writing following natural speech flow
• How does prose differ from poetry?

  Prose follows natural speech, poetry has meter
• What are common uses of prose?

  Novels, essays, short stories, articles
• What are the types of prose?

  1. Fictional Prose
  2. Non-Fictional Prose
  3. Dramatic Prose
  4. Heroic Prose
  5. Prose Poetry
• What is fictional prose?

  Imaginative or invented narratives
• What is the purpose of fictional prose?

  To entertain or convey moral ideas
• What are examples of fictional prose?

  Novels, short stories, fairy tales
• What is non-fictional prose?

  Prose based on factual information
• What is the purpose of non-fictional prose?

  To inform, persuade, or explain
• What are examples of non-fictional prose?

  Essays, biographies, journalistic articles
• What is dramatic prose?

  Written works intended for performance
• What is the purpose of dramatic prose?

  To entertain or present a dramatic narrative
• What are examples of dramatic prose?

  Plays and dialogues
• What is heroic prose?

  Traditional tales or legends written in prose
• What is the purpose of heroic prose?

  To narrate historical or cultural stories
• What are examples of heroic prose?

  Epics like Beowulf or The Táin
• What is prose poetry?

  Writing blending prose with poetic qualities
• What is the purpose of prose poetry?

  To evoke emotions using non-rhyming structure
• What are examples of prose poetry?

  Works of Charles Baudelaire or contemporary prose poetry
• What are the characteristics of prose?

  • Organized into sentences and paragraphs
  • Follows natural grammar rules and syntax
  • Conveys ideas, stories, or arguments clearly
  • Tone can vary widely
• What are the elements of prose?

  1. Theme: Main idea or message
  2. Characters: Individuals driving the story
  3. Setting: Time and place of events
  4. Plot: Sequence of events in the narrative
  5. Style: Writer’s unique expression