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| Poetry | Prose | |
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| Introduction (from Wikipedia) | Poetry (from the Latin poeta, a poet) is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning. | Prose is the most typical form of language. The English word ‘prose’ is derived from the Latin prōsa, which literally translates as ‘straight-forward.’ |
| Line breaks? | Yes | No |
| Use | Typically reserved for expressing something in an artistic way. | Most everyday writing is in prose form |
