* Rhyme refers to the repetition of similar sounds, typically at the ends of words.
* Meter refers to the rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.
While prose may use some rhythmic elements, it doesn't follow a strict rhyme scheme or meter. Prose aims for a more natural flow of language, resembling everyday speech.
Here's a simple way to remember:
* Poetry: Rhymes and meters are present.
* Prose: Rhymes and meters are absent (or used very minimally).