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What is prose?

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Prose is a form of written or spoken language that follows natural speech patterns and is organized into sentences and paragraphs.

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What is poetry?

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Poetry is a literary form that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings, often employing meter, rhyme, and imagery.

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is drama?

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Drama is a form of literature intended for performance, which includes dialogue and stage directions to convey a story.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.3

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What are paragraphs?

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Paragraphs are groups of sentences that discuss a single idea or topic, commonly found in prose.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What is narration in drama?

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Narration in drama provides background information and context to help the audience understand the story.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

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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, as well as describe the setting.

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a literary work, especially in drama.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What indicates that a drama is not complete?

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The presence of 'Scene 1' in a script indicates that there are more scenes to follow, suggesting the story is not complete.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is the purpose of a setting in drama?

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The setting in drama establishes the time and place where the story occurs, helping to create the atmosphere.

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

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How does poetry differ from prose?

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Poetry often uses structured forms, such as stanzas and rhyme, while prose is more straightforward and resembles everyday speech.

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5