Coleridge: Biographia Literaria

Q.1-Write in your words the difference between poem and prose.

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Definition:-

Prose:-Prose is a form of language that has no formal metrical structure. It applies a natural flow of speech, and ordinary grammatical structure rather than rhythmic structure, such as in the case of traditional poetry.

Poem :-A poem is a collection of spoken or written words that expresses ideas or emotions in a powerfully vivid and imaginative style. A poem is comprised of a particular rhythmic and metrical pattern.

Ø Poem

·        It is a lyrical form of writing.

·        It has structure, format and rhyming in the sentences.

·        It is usually divided into lines or phrases.

·        It is more expressive and attractive.

·        It serves to excite the readers.

·        It is imaginative.

Ø prose

·        It is the typical form of writing.

·        It has no structure, format and rhyming in the sentences.

·        It is not usually divided into sentences.

·        It is dull.

·        It is simple and common.

·        It is quite ordinary.

Ex:-

Poetry from “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” written by Robert Frost.

“The woods are lovely, dark and deep.

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.”

Prose Form

“The woods look lovely against the setting darkness and as I gaze into the mysterious depths of the forest, I feel like lingering here longer.  However, I have pending appointments to keep and much distance to cover before I settle in for the night or else I will be late for all of them.”

Q.2-Write in your words the difference between poem and poetry.

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Definition:-   

Poem :-A piece of writing in which the expression of ideas is given intensity by particular attention to diction (sometimes involving rhyme), rhythm and imagery.  

Poetry:-Literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as genre of literature.

The word poem is often used in the sense of an individual piece of work. Poetry is a collected work. In other words it is a collective term used to indicate many pieces of individual poems. Poetry is a literary form whereas a poem is a written piece of work.

• Poetry is a literary form, whereas a poem is a written piece of work.

• Poetry is an art form, whereas a poem is a composed work.

• He who composes poems occasionally cannot be called a poet but can be called a versifier.

• A poem is the fundamental unit of poetry. It can thus be said that poetry is made of poems.