Poetry, Prose, and Drama Structural Elements

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What is prose?

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Prose is a type of written or spoken language that follows natural speech patterns and does not have a formal structure like poetry. It includes novels, short stories, and essays.

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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 to evoke emotions and create imagery. It often includes elements like rhyme and meter.

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What is drama?

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Drama is a type of literature intended for performance. It includes plays and scripts that are meant to be acted out by actors on a stage.

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What are stanzas?

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Stanzas are groups of lines in a poem, similar to paragraphs in prose. They help organize the poem and can create a rhythm or pattern.

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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 a musical quality.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in a play that tell actors how to move or speak, as well as describe the setting and actions.

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What is a cast list?

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A cast list is a list of characters in a play, along with the actors who will portray them.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a play or story. It helps to develop the plot and reveal character relationships.

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What is a novel?

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A novel is a long work of fiction that tells a story through characters, plot, and themes, typically written in prose.

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What is a play?

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A play is a form of drama that is written to be performed by actors, consisting of dialogue and stage directions.