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Enjambment

Definition

(literary) The continuation of a sentence or phrase into the next line without a pause, often used in poetry to create a sense of urgency or excitement.

Example Sentences

1The poet's use of enjambment in the final stanza added to the overall sense of urgency and desperation.
2How does the poet's use of enjambment affect the reader's interpretation of the poem's themes?
3The critic argued that the poet's excessive use of enjambment detracted from the overall impact of the poem.
4To create a sense of flow and continuity, the poet employed enjambment throughout the narrative.
5The use of enjambment in the poem's opening lines effectively conveyed the speaker's emotional turmoil and inner conflict.

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