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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prose work?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prose work?
What type of prose work is it when the writer presents historical facts in an imaginative, but not necessarily accurate manner?
What type of prose work is it when the writer presents historical facts in an imaginative, but not necessarily accurate manner?
If the characters in a prose work go from one adventure to another, what is it called?
If the characters in a prose work go from one adventure to another, what is it called?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which a prose work can be dramatic?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which a prose work can be dramatic?
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In a prose work, what does the writer pack the narration full of?
In a prose work, what does the writer pack the narration full of?
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What is the primary focus of prose work, according to the text?
What is the primary focus of prose work, according to the text?
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Which of the following statements about prose works is NOT true according to the passage?
Which of the following statements about prose works is NOT true according to the passage?
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According to the passage, which of the following distinguishes works of fiction from nonfiction?
According to the passage, which of the following distinguishes works of fiction from nonfiction?
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What does the passage suggest about the relationship between fiction and nonfiction?
What does the passage suggest about the relationship between fiction and nonfiction?
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According to the passage, what role does "truth" play in fiction and nonfiction genres?
According to the passage, what role does "truth" play in fiction and nonfiction genres?
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Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about the skills and strategies used by writers of fiction and nonfiction?
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about the skills and strategies used by writers of fiction and nonfiction?
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What is the primary purpose of the passage?
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
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Study Notes
Prose Works
- Combine various rhetorical forms, such as description, argumentation, exposition, compare and contrast, and cause and effect, to convey a message effectively.
- Primarily aimed at conveying messages about life, politics, socio-economic issues, historical consequences, and more.
Categories of Prose Works
- Fiction: resembles the real world but is not based on real events.
- Nonfiction: should not contain fictional elements, relying on truthfulness for credibility.
Characteristics of Prose Works
- Use language in an imaginative way, drawing from the writer's life experiences.
- Can be autobiographical, historical, biographical, or picturesque/episodic depending on the context.
Prose Writing Strategies
- Dramatic: creates a real or imaginary world, using dialogues, conversations, symbols, images, and vivid descriptions.
- Centered on narration: recounts events in spatial or chronological order, incorporating sensation, emotion, and conflicting situations.
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
- Both genres use different skills and strategies, but share similarities.
- The concept of "truth" plays a significant role in both genres, with nonfiction relying on factuality and fiction often exploring the human experience through imaginative storytelling.
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Explore the characteristics of prose work and how language is used in an imaginative way. Understand the different ways prose can recount life experiences and historical facts.
