Literary Form Classical prophecy uses poetry. Apocalyptic prophecy uses prose. View Classical prophecy relates to time in short-range views. Whereas dreams and visions do play a role in classical prophecy , they are not paramount. Communication from God comes via various avenues.
Apocalyptic prophecy is more reliant on dreams and visions.
Almost all the prophecies came via a dream or vision. Symbols Classical prophecy uses more concrete symbols. The times, events, places, and peoples are very clearly seen to be literal times, literal events, literal places, and literal peoples. They are predicted in terms of literal personages and they are fulfilled in those terms. Apocalyptic prophecy uses more abstract symbols.