PROSE

is a form of language grammatical structure and natural flow of speech rather than
rhythmic structure (as in traditional poetry). While there are critical debates on the
construction of prose, its simplicity and loosely defined structure have led to its adoption
for use in the majority of spoken dialogue, factual discourse and both topical and fictional
writing. It is commonly used, for example, in literature, newspapers, magazines,
encyclopedias, broadcasting, film, history, philosophy, law and many other forms of
communication.

Types
There are many types of prose, including nonfictional prose, heroic prose, prose
poem, polyphonic prose, alliterative prose, prose fiction and village prose in
Russian literature.[3] A prose poem is a composition in prose that has some of
the qualities of a poem.[4]

Structure
Prose lacks the more formal metrical structure of verse that is almost always
found in traditional poetry. Poems usually involve a meter and/or rhyme scheme.
Prose, instead, comprises full, grammatical sentences, which then constitute
paragraphs and overlook aesthetic appeal. Some works of prose do contain
traces of metrical structure or versification and a conscious blend of the two
literature formats is known as prose poetry. Similarly, any work of verse with
more rules and restrictions is known as free verse. Verse is considered to be
more systematic or formulaic, whereas prose is the most reflective of ordinary
(often conversational) speech. On this point Samuel Taylor Coleridge requested,
jokingly, that novice poets should know the "definitions of prose and poetry;
that is, prose,words in their best order; poetry,the best words in their best
order."[1] In Molire's play Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, Monsieur Jourdain asked
for something to be written in neither verse nor prose. A philosophy master
replied that "there is no other way to express oneself than with prose or
verse," for the simple reason being that "everything that is not prose is verse,
and everything that is not verse is prose."[2]

Dramatic History
a dramatic play dealing w/ past historical event.

Farce
.

a comic play marked by broadly satirical comedy and improbable plot

Melodrama
characterized by heavy use of suspense, sensational episodes, romantic
sentiment andconventional happy ending.

Masque
a form of dramatic entertainment of the 16th& 17th
century performed by masked actors.

Dramatic Monologue
a long speech In a play or a story delivered by a single person

Poetry
A language arranged in lines with regular rhythm, meter and
often with definite rhyme scheme
Use figurative language rhythmical creation of beauty Edgar Allan
Poe
a.Narrative Poetry intends to tell a story
Usually relates the events in an order of time

Epic
tells about the adventures of a traditional hero important to the
history2.

Ballad meant for singing &usually deals with subject such as love, honor
or death3.

Metrical Romance
- is a long rambling love story in revolving around knights, lords and
their ladies4.

Metrical Tale
-deals with any emotion or phrase of life & is often told in simple
manner
b.Lyric poetry
- meant to be sungfocus on the writers feeling
Types

Ode

most majestic type2.

Elegy poetic lamentation for the dead3.

Sonnet
can be distinguished by its form for it always consist of 14 rhymed
lines4.

Idyll a descriptive poem of rural or pastoral character which

expresses the poets feeling of his immediate landscape5.

Song
-has a particular melodious quality6.

Simple Lyric
includes all those lyric poems that dont belong under the other
types
c.

Dramatic Poetry
- focus on the characters feelings- designed to be spoken or acted
on stageThese are plays whose dialogues are written in the form of
poetry1.

Comedy
a dramatic play of light and humorous character w/ a cheerful or
happy ending2.

Tragedy
portrays struggle of a strong
willed protagonist against fateEx. 5 great Shakespearean
Tragedies~ Hamlet
indecision~ King Lear parental love~ Macbeth ambition~
Othelloconjugal love~ Romeo and Juliet young love3.

Dramatic History
a dramatic play dealing w/ past historical event4.

Farce
a comic play marked by broadly satirical comedy and improbable
plot5.

Melodrama
characterized by heavy use of suspense, sensational episodes,
romantic sentiment andconventional happy ending6.

Masque
a form of dramatic entertainment of the 16th & 17th
century performed by masked actors7.

Dramatic Monologue
a long speech In a play or a story delivered by a single person