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1. Poem vs. Prose (How are they different?)

Feature	Poem	Prose
Structure	Written in lines and stanzas	Written in sentences and paragraphs
Rhythm & Sound	Has a pattern of beats, rhythm, and rhyme	Follows natural speech, no strict rhythm
Language	Uses figurative language (metaphors, similes)	Uses everyday, natural language
Rules	Breaks normal writing rules for artistic effect	Follows grammar and sentence structure
Flow	Thoughts may be fragmented; line breaks are deliberate	Ideas flow logically from sentence to sentence
Example	Shakespeare’s sonnets, Homer’s epics	Novels, short stories, biographies, textbooks

💡 Tip to Remember:

Poetry is "musical" writing 🎵 – it plays with words, sounds, and structure.
Prose is "normal" writing 📖 – like what you see in books, articles, and conversations.

A genre is a category of literature that shares common elements. Think of it like movie genres: Horror, Comedy, Action.

📌 Genres help create expectations!

Literature is divided into three big genres:

Genre	What is it?	Primary Element (What makes it unique?)
Poetry	Writing with rhythm and artistic expression	Metrical structure, rhyme, and figurative language
Prose	Regular writing using sentences and paragraphs	Natural speech, storytelling, and factual information
Drama	Meant to be performed, like a play	Dialogue and stage directions

💡 Tip to Remember: