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Which of the following is a characteristic of prose poetry?
Which of the following is a characteristic of prose poetry?
- It is a type of traditional verse
- It has ordinary language and sentence structure (correct)
- It uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language
- It is a form of literature that uses parallel development with prose
What are some examples of early poems?
What are some examples of early poems?
- Ballads and other traditional verse (correct)
- Pilgrim's Progress and Gulliver's Travels
- Folk rhymes and singing games
- Robinson Crusoe and Gulliver's Travels
In which centuries did poetry for children contain material that appeared only to older children?
In which centuries did poetry for children contain material that appeared only to older children?
- 19th and 20th centuries
- 16th and 17th centuries
- 17th and 18th centuries (correct)
- 18th and 19th centuries
What is the order of appearance of the development of poetry?
What is the order of appearance of the development of poetry?
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What is the purpose of an energizer in children's literature?
What is the purpose of an energizer in children's literature?
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Poetry Characteristics and Development
- Prose poetry is characterized by its blending of poetry and prose
Early Poems
- Examples of early poems include ancient Sumerian, Egyptian, and Chinese poetry
- Early poems often contained mythological and legendary themes
Poetry for Children
- In the 17th and 18th centuries, poetry for children contained material that appeared to appeal only to older children
- This type of poetry was often didactic and moralistic
Development of Poetry
- The development of poetry has progressed in the following order: oral poetry, written poetry, and children's poetry
- Oral poetry was the earliest form of poetry, followed by written poetry, and finally children's poetry
Children's Literature
- An energizer in children's literature serves as a stimulating activity or exercise designed to engage and motivate young readers
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