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What is the origin of the word 'prose'?
What is the origin of the word 'prose'?
- Derived from the Latin word 'straight-forward' (correct)
- Derived from the Latin word 'song-like'
- Derived from the Latin word 'poetry'
- Derived from the Latin word 'drama'
How is prose different from poetry?
How is prose different from poetry?
- Prose is more formal than poetry
- Prose follows a basic grammatical structure, while poetry is free-form (correct)
- Prose uses rhyme and meter, while poetry does not
- Prose is always longer than poetry
What characteristic distinguishes prose from other forms of language?
What characteristic distinguishes prose from other forms of language?
- Prose is always poetic in nature
- Prose is always written in a sing-song manner
- Prose lacks meaning in its communication
- Prose is presented in a straight-forward way (correct)
How are words arranged in prose for effective communication?
How are words arranged in prose for effective communication?
What aspect of everyday speech does prose reflect?
What aspect of everyday speech does prose reflect?