Prose vs Poetry

Prose uses very decorative language to express artistic ideas.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Looks like large blocks of words, does not have a particular shape.

• Prose

• Poetry

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Does NOT follow typical grammar rules

• Prose

• Poetry

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

A poem where certain letters in each line spell out a word or phrase.

• limerick
• haiku
• free verse
• acrostic
• narrative

Uses decorative language to express and artistic idea.

• Prose

• Poetry

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.3D

Poetry uses elements of sound, such as rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration.

• True

• False

Uses complete sentences and paragraphs.

• Prose

• Poetry

Tags

CCSS.W.8.4

Follows the rules of proper grammar.

• Prose

• Poetry

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.4

Prose and Poetry are both forms of writing.

• True

• False

A funny poem with five lines and rhyming scheme AABBA.

• limerick
• haiku
• free verse
• acrostic
• narrative

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10