📚 Part 1: Identifying Language Features

1. Which language feature is MORE commonly found in poetry than prose?

Dialogue between characters

Repetition for emphasis

Long, detailed descriptions

Complex sentence structures

2. What is the main purpose of line breaks in poetry?

To make the text look shorter

To create rhythm and emphasis

To separate different characters

To show the passage of time

3. Which features are commonly found in BOTH poetry and prose? (Tick all that apply)

Imagery and descriptive language

Metaphors and similes

Rhyme scheme

Character development

Figurative language

4. Complete this sentence: Prose typically uses _____________ to tell a story, while poetry often uses _____________ to create meaning.

Prose typically uses _________________ to tell a story, while poetry often uses _________________ to create meaning.

✏️ Part 2: Text Analysis

5. Read the following extract and identify whether it is poetry or prose. Explain TWO language features that helped you decide.

"The rain drummed against the window like tiny fingers tapping out a secret message. Sarah pulled her blanket closer and watched the droplets race down the glass."

This text is: _______________

6. Compare how imagery is used differently in poetry versus prose. Give one example of each.

7. Explain why a poet might choose to use repetition in their work. How does this differ from how repetition is used in a short story?

🎭 Part 3: Creative Application

8. Choose ONE of the following topics and write it TWICE - once as a poetic verse (4 lines) and once as a prose sentence. Show how language features differ between the two forms.

Topics: A stormy night / A quiet morning / Feeling homesick

Your chosen topic: _____________________

Poetic version (4 lines):

Prose version (1-2 sentences):

9. Reflection: Which form (poetry or prose) did you find more challenging to write? Explain why, using specific language features in your answer.