Poetry vs. Prose
Objective: To analyze why poetry is often more memorable than prose
Directions: Decide which terms are present in the prose version and the poem version of
the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” theme song. Check “yes” or “no” in the appropriate
boxes. If you choose “yes,” write down an example from the prose or the poem. You
will most likely be correct if you have 10 “yes”’s and 18 “no”’s. If you are within one
or two of 10 and 18, you should be fine. If you are three or more away from 10 and 18,
go back and check your work. When you are done, raise your hand, and I will come
over and check it. Until I get there, get started on your AR reading.
Hint: Use your Poet’s Toolbox to help you!
Category
Term
PROSE
POETRY
Sound
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
1. End
Rhyme
Example:
Example:
2. Couplet
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
Example:
Example:
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
Example:
Example:
3.
Repetition
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
Example:
Example:
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
5. A clear,
exciting
Rhythm
Example:
Example:
1. Imagery
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
Example:
Example:
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
Example:
Example:
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
4.
Alliteration
Imagery
Figurative
Language
1. Metaphor
2. Simile
3. Idiom
4.
Personification
5.
Onomatopoeia
5. Hyperbole
Example:
Example:
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
Example:
Example:
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
Example:
Example:
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
Example:
Example:
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
Example:
Example:
Form
1. Rhyme
Scheme
2. Stanza
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
Example:
Example:
Yes __ No __
Yes __ No __
Example:
Example:
Number of “Yes”’s: __
Number of “No”’s: __
The last question! Briefly explain why poetry can often be more effective than prose.
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