Poetry, Prose and Drama

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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.

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What is prose?

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Prose is written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without the structured meter or rhyme found in poetry.

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What is drama?

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Drama is a genre of literature intended for performance, featuring dialogue and action to tell a story.

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What is a rhyme?

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A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used in poetry.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a literary work, especially in drama.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

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What is a cast of characters?

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A cast of characters is a list of the characters in a play or drama, often found at the beginning of the script.

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a distinct section of writing that deals with a particular point or idea, typically consisting of several sentences.

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What is the purpose of a narrator in drama?

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The narrator provides background information and context to the audience, guiding them through the story.