THE TYPES OF PROSE

What is Prose?

• Prose consists of those written within the

common flow of conversation in sentences
and paragraphs.
 There are many types of prose. These include
the following:
a. Novels- A long narrative divided into chapters and events are taken from
true-to-life stories.
Example: WITHOUT SEEING THE DAWN by Stevan Javellana

b. Short story. This is a narrative involving one or more characters, one plot
and one single impression.
Example: THE LAUGHTER OF MY FATHER by Carlos Bulosan
c. Plays- This is presented on a stage, is divided into acts and each act has many
scenes.
Example: THIRTEEN PLAYS by Wilfredo M.Guerrero

d. Legends- These are fictitious narratives, usually about origins.

Example: THE BIKOL LEGEND by Pio Duran
e. Fables- These are also fictitious and they deal with animals and inanimate
things who speak and act like people and their purpose is to enlighten the
minds of children to events that can mold their ways and attitudes.
Example: THE MONKEY AND THE TURTLE

f. Anecdotes- These are merely products of the writer’s imagination and the
main aim is to bring out lessons to the reader.
Example:THE MOTH AND THE LAMP
g. Essay- This expresses the viewpoint or opinion of the writer about a
particular problem or event.
The best example of this is the Editorial page of a newspaper.

h. Biography- This deals with the life of a person which may be about
himself, his autobiography or that of others.
Example: CAYETANO ARELLANO by Socorro O. Albert
i. News- This is a report of everyday events in society,
government, science and industry, and accidents,
happening nationally or not.
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