Prose

usgb/prəʊz/
noun

Writing or speech in its normal continuous form, without the rhythmic structure of poetry.

She wrote a page of beautiful prose about her childhood experiences.
Visual representation of "prose" - Writing or speech in its normal continuous form, without the rhythmic structure of poetry.

Often appears as...

  • prose writing
  • prose form

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Literary

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Not Poetry

Prose is the opposite of poetry; it does not require a specific structure or rhyme.

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Novels are typically written in prose.
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Everyday Language

Prose resembles ordinary spoken language, making it more relatable in daily communication.

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Her emails are clear and concise, written in straightforward prose.
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Expressive Variety

Prose can be just as expressive as poetry, using literary devices like metaphors and similes.

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His prose was enriched with vivid images and colorful metaphors.
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