Why is poetry different from prose?

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1. What makes poetry good or bad?
2. Why do we study poetry?
3. What is the oldest form of poetry?
4. What is special about poetry?
5. Do poems have rules?
6. Why would you write a poem?
7. What is a good poetry?
8. What is a 6 line poem called?
9. Do poems need full stops?
10. What is difference between poetry and poem?

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