Poetry and Prose

Poetry and Prose: What's the difference?

Poetry is a literature or language composition which expresses or evokes ideas and emotions. Poetry is arranged according to it’s rhythm, sound, and meaning.

Prose (prosa) is a word of Latin origin which translates to ‘straightforward’. Prose is like the ordinary form of language and is generally composed of paragraphs and dialogue. The language in Prose is more grammatical and natural. Much of what is written today can be considered Prose.

In poetry, ideas may be grouped into lines and stanzas. Prose is almost always contained in sentences forming paragraphs. Poetry and Prose aren’t always easily distinguishable, but Prose is more straightforward and follows general grammar rules, and Poetry has pattern, rhythm, and is more structured.