Prose is the ordinary form of written language. The word "prose" is derived from the Latin word prosa, which literally translates to "straightforward". Prose is adopted for the discussion of facts and topical reading, as it's often articulated in free form writing style. Thus, it may be used for books, newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, broadcast media, films, letters, history, philosophy, biography, and many other forms of communication. Poetry and prose Prose lacks the formal structure o… (More on Prose)