PROSE

Prose is a form of language which applies ordinary grammatical

structure and natural flow of speech rather than rhythmic structure (as in

traditional poetry). It is commonly used, for example,

in literature, newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, broadcasting,film, history, phil

osophy, law and many other forms of communication.

Prose

Its structure is in terms of sentences and paragraphs

Types of Prose

I.

Prose Drama

Like poetic plays but written in prose form

II.

Essay

A prose composition with discusses a particular subject.

III.

Prose Fiction

A prose composition with

imaginatively created

A.

Prose Allegory

Is a narrative prose from in w/c abstract ideas are personified-

Prolonged metaphor or symbolic representation

B.

Prose Romance
A prose narrative treating imaginary characters, events, time or place, and usually

heroic, adventure ormysterious.

C.

Tales of Adventure

Deals with stories involving danger & unknown risks or man’s encounter with nature

D.

Novel

a fictitious prose narrative of considerable length, portraying characters, actions,

and scenes representative of real life in a more or less intricate plot

E.

Novelette

Shorter than a novel, longer than a short story

F.

Short Story

A prose narrative about 10,000 words to be read in 1 sitting

G.

Fable

Stories about animals

H.

Parable

Stories from the bible

I.

Myth

Deals with supernatural beings, gods, and goddess

J.

Legend
Deals with the origin of things

K.

Folktale

Is characteristically anonymous, timeless and placeless tale circulated orally among

people

L.

Fairytale

Is a narrative of adventures involving fantastic forces and beings-

Happy ending

IV.

Biography

A.

Biography

written by someone else

B.

Autobiography

written by himself/herself

V.

Letter

A.

Letter

written message address to a person or organization

B.

Journal

a prose composition

published periodically for an exclusive readership

C.

Diary

a daily account of what happened in someone’s life

VI.

Other Prose Forms

Works About-

Travel

History

Scientific Prose

Current Publications

Literary criticisms and Book Reviews

Philosophical and Religious Writings