prose
/prose/
Definition
- Noun:
- Ordinary written or spoken language: Prose is the form of written or spoken language that follows the natural flow of speech and grammatical structure, without the deliberate metrical or rhythmic patterns of verse or poetry.
- Matter-of-fact or dull expression: Prose can also refer to language that is commonplace, straightforward, or lacking in imaginative or artistic quality.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Most novels, essays, and newspaper articles are written in prose.
- Her speech was clear, but its prose was uninspiring and dull.
- He switched from writing poetry to writing prose.
Advanced Usage
"Purple prose": Writing that is overly ornate, elaborate, or flowery to the point of being distracting.
- The novel's descriptions were criticized as being purple prose.
"Prose poem": A piece of writing that uses the detailed, descriptive style of prose but maintains the heightened imagery, emotional effects, or rhythm often associated with poetry.
- The author published a collection of prose poems.
Variants and Related Words
- Prosaic (adj): Having the style or quality of prose; commonplace, unromantic, or dull.
- His description of the event was disappointingly prosaic.
Synonyms
- Non-poetic writing: Ordinary writing.
- Exposition: Explanatory writing.
- Diction: Style of enunciation in writing or speech.
Related Phrases
- In prose: Written or expressed using prose.
- The story was told in simple, direct prose.
Related Idioms
- To write/speak in prose: To use ordinary, straightforward language without poetic form.
- For this assignment, please write in prose, not verse.
Noun
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matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression
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ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
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