Poetry:
* Lyric Poetry: Expresses emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Examples include sonnets, odes, elegies.
* Narrative Poetry: Tells a story. Examples include epics, ballads, and narrative poems.
* Dramatic Poetry: Written to be performed. Examples include plays, monologues, and dramatic verse.
* Free Verse Poetry: Does not follow traditional rules of rhyme or meter.
Drama:
* Plays: Written to be performed on stage. Examples include tragedies, comedies, and musicals.
* Screenplays: Written for films or television.
* Radio Plays: Written for radio broadcast.
Other Forms:
* Song Lyrics: Combine music and words to create an expressive piece.
* Slogans: Short, catchy phrases used for advertising or propaganda.
* Letters: Personal or formal communications between individuals.
* Speeches: Formal addresses delivered to an audience.
* Scripts: Instructions for a specific purpose, such as a video game or a film.
Technical Writing:
* Technical Manuals: Provide instructions on how to use or operate a product or system.
* Scientific Reports: Present research findings in a structured format.
* Software Documentation: Explains how to use software.
Note: The distinction between prose and non-prose writing is not always clear-cut. Some forms, like technical writing, can use elements of prose and other forms. Additionally, some forms like letters or speeches can be written in a prose-like style.
It's important to consider the purpose and intended audience when determining whether a piece of writing falls into the category of non-prose.