PinakaFinal Review of Prose and Drama Genres

Review of Prose
and
Drama Genres
Presented by
Tecson and Carmelotes
What is Prose?
Prose is verbal or written language
that follows the natural flow of
speech. It is most common form of
writing, used in both fiction and
non-fiction.
Prose comes from the Latin"prosa
oratio", meaning "straightforward"
POETRY
Difference Between
Prose and Poetry
Rhythm and
Rhyme
Prose does not pay attention to rhyme
and rhythm.
Poetry pays attention to rhyme and
rhythm
Words
Prose: The writer usually has no word
limit.
Poetry: Poets use a limited number of
words.
Structure
Prose: The ideas are written in
sentences; sentences are grouped into
paragraphs.
Poetry: The ideas are written in lines;
lines are grouped into stanzas.
Language
Prose: The language is more natural
and grammatical.
Poetry: The language is figurative and
rhythmical.
Understandability
Prose: Prose can generally be
understood by reading once.
Poetry: More than one reading may be
needed to understand the meaning of a
poem
2 little whos
(he and she)
under are this
wonderful tree
smiling stand
(all realms of where
and when beyond)
now and here
(far from a grown

-up i&you-
ful world of known)
who and who
If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want
to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like,
and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me,
and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going
into it, if you want to know the truth.
4 Common Types
of Prose
1. Nonfictional prose
Prose that is a true story or factual account or events

or information is nonfiction.
2.Fictional prose
A literary work of fiction. This is the most popular
type of literary prose, used in novels and short stories
and generally has characters, plot, setting and
dialogue.
3.
Heroic prose
A literary work that is either written down or
preserved through oral tradition but is meant
to be recited. It usually a legend or fable.
4
Prose poetry
Poetry written in prose form. This literary

hybrid can sometimes have rhythmic and
rhyming patterns.
Function of
Prose
Prose is used when the writer wants
to tell a story in a straightforward
manner. It should be used when the
writer wants their writing to
resemble everyday speech.
What is
Drama?
DRAMA
Drama is a mode o F F ictional
representation through
dialogue and per Formance. I t
is one o F the l i terary genres,
which is an imitation o F
some action. Drama is also
a type o F a play written For
theater, television, radio,
and F i lm.
DRAMA
In simple words, a drama is a composition
in verse or prose presenting a story in
pantomime or dialogue. I t contains con F l ict
o F characters, particulary the ones who
per F or m i n F r ont o F aud i ence on t he st age.
The person who writes drama For stage

directions is known as " dramatist" or
" playwright"
A. COMEDY
are l ighter in tone than ordinary
works, and provide a happy
conclusions. The intention o F
dramatists in comedies is to make
their audience laugh.
One oF the most Famous examples oF a
comedy is William Shakespeare’s Much Ado
About Nothing. Beatrice and Benedick
transition From Foes to lovers with clever
banter and more than a Few silly
misunderstandings. And, like all proper
Shakespearean comedies, it ends with a
wedding!
B. TRAGEDY
Tragic dramas use darker themes, such
as disaster, pain, and death.
Protagonists o Ften have a tragic F law-
a characteristic that leads them to
their down Fall.
Shakespeare has any number of tragedies to choose from. But few can rival
Othello for its cruel villain, its hero’s tragic downfall, and its desperately sad
ending. Othello loses everything he has ever loved or wanted because he
can’t trust that he deserves the life he has.
C. FARCE
Generally, a Farce is a nonsensical

genre o F drama, which o Ften overacts
or engages s lapstick humor
On the stage, the absurd humor in Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot
(pictured above) is a farcical commentary on life, religion, and human
relationships.
D. MUSICAL DRAMA
In musical dramas, dramatists not only
tell their stories through acting and
dialogue, but through dance as well as
music. OFten the story may be
comedic.
Les Meserables. This musical drama express its theme directly through
song and progress the plot with musical numbers. It simplify It source
material by putting the most important characters and story elements on
the stage.
E. MELODRAMA
an exaggerated drama, which is
sensetional and appeals directly to the
senses o F the audience. Just l ike the
Farce, the characters are o F a single
dimension and simple, or may be
stereotyped.
On the stage, the absurd humor in Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot
(pictured above) is a farcical commentary on life, religion, and human
relationships.
FUNCTION OF DRAMA
Drama is one o F the best l i terary Forms
through which dramatists can directly
speak to their readers, or the audience.
Since, drama uses spoken words and
dialogues, thus language o F characters
plays a vital role, as i t may give c lues
to their Feelings, personalities,
backgrounds, and change in Feelings.

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