Prose is a type of written work that does not follow a formal structure like poetry. It uses ordinary language structured in paragraphs rather than lines and stanzas. Prose differs from poetry in that it does not rely on devices like rhythm, rhyme, or meter and instead focuses on expressing facts or ideas. A good piece of prose is accurate, brief, and clear while maintaining a logical structure with a proper beginning and ending, developed through paragraphs rather than abrupt changes in thought. It should also be neatly presented in good handwriting.

2. UNIT 07
PORSE
PRESENTED BY
GHAZANFAR ALI
SUBJECT SPECIALIST (ENGLISH)
QAED ( FORMER GOVT.COLLEGE FOR
ELEMENTARY TEACHERS) NAROWAL

3. After going through this unit you will be able
to:
Explain the literary writing prose
Differentiate between prose and poetry
Use code switching understand short story
Appreciate standard English prose
OBJECTIVES

4.  The word “prose” comes from the Latin word “prosa”, meaning
“straightforward”.
 Prose is a type of literature that does not follow any particular
formal structure and is considered as the ordinary form of
spoken or written language.
 Prose is the type of writing that is usually used or adopted for
the description of facts or the discussion of ideas.
 Prose is written without a formal pattern of verse; rhyme or
meter often found in poetry and is usually grouped into
paragraphs.
 Although some works of prose contain traces of poetic devices
such as meter, rhyme etc. but that kind of a conscious blend of
poetic devices and ordinary language is known as “prose poetry”.
WHAT IS PROSE?

5. PROSE VS POETRY
Prose Poetry
Prose is written without a formal
pattern of verse, rhyme or meter.
Poetry on the other hand, aims to convey ideas
and emotional experiences through the use of
meter, rhyme, imagery in a carefully
constructed metrical structure based on
rhythmic patterns.
Prose is structured into sentences
and paragraphs.
Lines and stanzas tend to be associated with
poetry.
Prose is the language of everyday
speech. It is a regular kind of
writing which employs more
words to express ideas, facts, and
information in great detail.
Poetry is more of an art form which tends to
express the thoughts and images in fewer
words.
Prose writing most often follows
standard rules in grammar,
punctuation, capitalisation, and
sentence structure.
Poetry usually follows a set pattern, rhyme
scheme and meter. It is an art form in which
human language is used for its aesthetic
qualities. Poetry often doesn't follow rules for
expressive reasons, and every word,
punctuation mark, etc. is carefully chosen to
say the most using the least words.

8. UNDERSTANDING GENRE OF PROSE IN
LITERATURE
Words may be used in a metaphorical sense.
Irony may be used.
Symbols may be used.
The narrative may not be the same as the
author.
The narrative may not be logical or may not be
in sequence.
CODE SWITCHING
mixing of two languages

9.  The tense used should be correct
 The use of preposition should be correct
 The use of idiom should be correct
 The word used should be apt
Brevity
 It is more difficult to be brief and concise than write
at length. A compressed but worded passage would
be beautiful as well as expressive let us look at this
 Clarity
 A good piece of prose should make the meaning
clear and not add to confusion
ACCURACY

10.  Abruptly plunging into the topic and leaving it as
abruptly does not make it a good piece. There should
be proper sequencing and logical development of
thought. Each idea has to be put into a separate
paragraph. Good handwriting beautifies a
composition, makes it worth reading and enhances
its charm. Hence,it should be given due attention as
well.
 To sum up, a literary prose will be written poorly if
there is a lack of relevant material, poverty of
thought, and scarcity of proper arrangement of
ideas. Composition can improve if these defects are
avoided.
A GOOD PIECE OF COMPOSITION SHOULD
HAVE PROPER BEGINNING AND PROPER
ENDING

11. It is accurate using appropriate and
correct words.
It is brief.
It is clear.
It begins and ends properly.
It is logical.
It is written in good hand writing.
QUALITIES OF GOOD PIECE OF PROSE