* Prose is written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure or rhythmic patterns. Examples of prose include novels, essays, articles, and short stories.
* Poetry is a type of literature that uses a specific form, including rhythm, rhyme, and imagery, to express emotion and ideas. Examples of poetry include sonnets, haikus, and free verse.
While there are many other literary forms, prose and poetry are considered the two fundamental categories of literary expression.