fiction and non-fiction
fiction and non fiction fiction: is prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events. non fiction: is prose writing that presents and explains ideas or tells about real people,places,objects and events. I am not making any edit in the previous answer, made by some valuable contributor of this great board! I want to add something to this answer. There might be so many divisions of prose in literature; however, the question limits the answer to only two divisions. The upper answer is so correct and satisfactory in telling there are two divisions: fiction and non fiction. Fiction is a style of writing prose in longer of shorter length; longer is a novel, shorter may be a story; fiction is based with imagination of the writer, the characters, the setting, the actions, and everything of the piece of literature is (in rare there are real places) imagination in gross! Non fiction does not mean, however, describing real characters and places; it might be well a biography or an autobiography! Non fiction serves as a style of writing to expose the ideas, views, vision, thinking, opinion etc of the author.
The most basic answer might be: Prose is language that has as its primary goal the sharing of information. Poetry has as its primary goal the use of language itself as music. There is no rule that says a given piece of writing MUST be one or the other.______________Sometimes the distinction is unclear. We have to live with it. Some prose letters of Emily Dickinson have been re-scanned in the form of verse; it's the way she wrote. If the intention of the author is given, the author's word should hold.Let's begin by setting aside certain features of language. Ordinary talk between ordinary people uses ordinary language. Verbs do what verbs do; nouns do what nouns do. This is what we learned in grade school. So, we set aside certain features of language. Rhyme, for example, is a quintessentially poetic feature of language and rarely do we use in ordinary language; when we do, we laugh because it sounds so unnatural. And, yet, when used purposefully, when called to the foreground of an incident of language, rhyme takes on the dimensions of beauty. We have, of course, stepped from mere language into realm of literature.Poetry and prose overlap considerably. There are, in fact, great traditions of poetic prose and prose poetry, so, on some level, it's foolish to imagine that there's a clear cut difference and never the twain shall meet. A scale must be properly drawn between them on which tendency associate towards one of the other. Organization of language (such as into stanzas) tends to associate with poetry, but there are, of course, exceptions. Lines, too, tend towards poetry; sentences toward prose. Meter tends toward poetry, but not extremely so. Metaphor, for example, is not commented on by the scale; it is accessible to both. And so on.Poetry versus ProsePoetry refers to poems, with or without rhyme schemes. Prose is writing a story,either fiction or nonfiction. Poetry and prose are both forms of expression in writing. Prose usually has fewer structural guidelines, and in some ways, that makes poetry more of an art form. Being able to express the same thought and image in fewer words, choosing more carefully, etc., makes poetry more difficult to master than prose. Poetry has rhythm, like a song. Poetry has cadence, like a drum. Poetry may rhyme but, I'm not wrong, When I say it can be ho hum.Poetry usually follows a set pattern, rhyme scheme and meter. It is an art form in which human language is used for its aesthetic qualities. Prose is simply regular writing, like in a story, a letter, or regular speech. There are usually no patterns, just sentences and paragraphs.Prose writing most often follows standard rules in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure. Poetry often doesn't, for expressive reasons, and every word, period, etc. is carefully chosen to say the most using the least words.Prose is the language of everyday speech, or the writing medium that mimics it. Poetry is a more refined or structured or rhythmic form of prose.Poetry has a shrinking readership. This is mainly because of competition from other media, but partly because poetry written in the last 50 years is perceived to have not been up to past standards.On the other hand, there is a lot of modern poetry that is quality. Whether or not the readership is going down in some circles, there are remarkable poets who have been active during the last 50 years, and hopefully will continue to be.Answer:Many definitions exist for poetry and for prose, and the characteristics are very blended and the border between them made very grey - the above answers are all correct, in a way.I, however, think that the difference between poetry and prose is that poetry ought to be written linearly whereas prose is that which is to be structured into paragraphs. Coleridge defined poetry as "the right words in the right order" and my father always said "maximal meaning in minimal wording", but I would reckon that this line/paragraph differentiation is the best way to separate.Merged ResponseIn general terms, prose is the everyday language used by most speakers of a language. It is the language of this answer, and of the newspaper articles you read this morning. It is the language of most fiction, non-fiction, history and biography. You can see that the term is extremely broad and covers a great many different kinds of writing. Poetry is the use of many different elements of language to convey concepts and feelings in a way that is different from the frank relating of information. These elements include the sounds and rhythms of words and of groups of words. The rhythmic pattern of language is called prosody [not to be confused with the word prose, and not to be confused with the classic and over-worked forms like iambic pentameter]. Some poetry has strong structural components and some is free from obvious structural constraint. Because poets tend to hear and respond to the sounds, rhythms, cadence and structure of language, it has a great deal in common with music.Sometimes the distinction between prose and poetry is difficult to draw. You might say that poetry is more symbolic or that it makes more use of imagery, but all language is metaphorical and therefor symbolic in nature. The distinction probably does not matter, as long as the writer has something to say that you are willing to hear.
Poetry can fall into both categories. A poem can either be on an imagined topic of the authour's choice or on objects and happenings that are real, such as nature or life. More often than not though, poetry is simply categorized as poetry and then separated by length, subject or even the rhythm, prose and/or rhyme of the written/spoken piece.
Shakespeare wrote in Early Modern English. He also had two very specific other writing styles: 1. For commoners, or non-significant characters, he writes their lines in prose. 2. For the wealthy and main characters, he writes their lines in iambic pentameter (verse) - This consisted of rhymed verse and blank verse.
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It is reading. Non-prose usually refers to poetry.
You can interpret non-prose using visual aids. You can use charts, graphs, and tables to compare and contrast data from compositions that use prose.
Some of these may be considered by some to be 'prose', but then it is reasonable to conclude that there are different kinds of prose. I am thinking of prose as everyday language. Poetry Drama Lyrics (a kind of poetry, but different) Ad copy Technical manuals Descriptive inserts with otc and prescription medications
what is prose in writing
Non-prose forms such as poetry, visual art, or music can convey complex ideas and emotions in a condensed and expressive manner. Interpretation involves analyzing the form and structure, identifying literary devices or artistic techniques, and extracting the underlying themes or messages portrayed by the creator. This process requires attention to symbolism, tone, rhythm, and other elements to uncover the deeper meaning embedded within the non-prose form.
All poetry is non-prose, such as The Odyssey.
Non-prose forms refer to writing that is not in traditional paragraph or essay form. This can include poetry, plays, songs, and other forms of creative expression that use unique structures or styles to convey meaning. These forms often prioritize creativity, imagery, and emotional impact over straightforward communication.
It is reading. Non-prose usually refers to poetry.
It is reading. Non-prose usually refers to poetry.
The two main types of prose are fiction and non-fiction. Fictional prose includes novels, short stories, and novellas, which aim to entertain and engage readers through storytelling. Non-fictional prose, on the other hand, includes essays, biographies, and journalistic articles, which aim to inform, persuade, or educate readers on real-life topics and events.
Non prose is anything that does not tell a story of some kind. Therefore, it could include (but is not limited to) an essay (or any piece of writing that is informative) or a piece of poetry that is only describing one person, object, event or abstract concept.