Understanding Prose

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What is prose?

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Prose is the way we write and speak in regular language.

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What does prose follow?

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Prose follows grammar rules and is made up of sentences and paragraphs.

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How does prose differ from poetry?

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Unlike poetry, prose doesn’t worry about having a specific rhythm or meter.

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What are some examples of prose?

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Examples of prose include novels, biographies, and magazine articles.

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What does nonfiction prose do?

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Nonfiction prose tells true stories or provides information, though it may contain some imagined parts.

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What is fictional prose?

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Fictional prose includes stories and novels that are made-up rather than true.

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What does heroic prose often tell?

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Heroic prose often tells exciting stories about heroes and adventures.

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What is prose poetry?

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Prose poetry uses beautiful and emotional language like poetry but is written in sentences and paragraphs.

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What does diction refer to?

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Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses.

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What does style refer to in writing?

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Style refers to the distinctive way that a writer uses language, including elements such as sentence structure and vocabulary.