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Haikai prose

Haikai prose is a style of writing that combines two different types of writing. It's like when you mix two different fruits together to make a yummy snack!

Haikai prose is a combination of poetry called haiku and storytelling called prose. Haiku is a type of poetry that originally comes from Japan. It usually has three lines and a total of 17 syllables. It's often about nature and uses very descriptive words to paint a picture in your mind.

Prose, on the other hand, is a kind of writing that is like a story. It's usually longer than a haiku and is written in sentences and paragraphs. It tells a story or shares information with the reader.

Haikai prose, as you might have guessed, combines these two styles to make something new and exciting! It uses poetry to add beauty and descriptive language to the story being told in prose. It can be really fun to read because it makes you feel like you're in the story and you can see everything that's happening in your mind's eye.
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