Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Prose poetry is a genre of writing that combines elements of prose and poetry. It lacks the traditional line breaks and rhythm of poetry, but still uses poetic language and imagery to convey emotions and ideas.
Free verse is a type of poetry that does not follow any specific rhyme or meter. It allows poets to have more freedom in their expression.
Flash Fiction: Flash fiction is a very short form of storytelling that focuses on capturing a single moment or idea. It often has concise and impactful prose.
Stream-of-Consciousness: Stream-of-consciousness is a narrative technique that presents thoughts and feelings in an unfiltered way, mimicking the flow of consciousness in our minds. It can be found in both prose and poetry.