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    stanza
    /ˈstanzə/

    noun

    • 1. a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PoetryPoetry - Wikipedia

    5 days ago · Poetry (from the Greek word poiesis, "making") is a form of literary art that uses aesthetic and often rhythmic [1] [2] [3] qualities of language to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, literal or surface-level meanings. Any particular instance of poetry is called a poem and is written by a poet.

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  4. www.readpoetry.com › a-quick-guide-to-poetic-forms-and-howA Quick Guide to Poetic Forms (And How to Make the Most of Them)

    Jun 26, 2024 · Meter, rhyme, and line breaks are a poet’s playground. Whether writing in free verse or classic couplets, poets use these elements to give a poem shape and structure; this shape is called form. There are countless types of forms poets can choose from (like haikus, sonnets, or prose), and each one can create a special feeling that supports the ...

  5. www.britannica.com › art › haikuHaiku | Definition, Format, Poems Example, & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 17, 2024 · The term haiku is derived from the first element of the word haikai (a humorous form of renga, or linked-verse poem) and the second element of the word hokku (the initial stanza of a renga).

  6. www.vedantu.com › question-answer › difference-between-a-verseWhat is the difference between a verse and a stanza? - Vedantu

    Jun 30, 2024 · STANZA: - In a poem, a stanza is a group of lines. - In poetry, a stanza is the equivalent of a paragraph in prose. A double space or distinct indentation distinguishes it from the other lines. - Stanzas in some poems have a consistent meter and rhyme.

  7. quizlet.com › 838841907 › 401-poetry-101-flash-cards4.01 Poetry 101 Flashcards | Quizlet

    5 days ago · A stanza is defined as a fixed number of lines of verse that form a unit of a poem Read the following stanza from "Reflections on the State of Mind" by Olaudah Equiano.

  8. library.fiveable.me › ap-lit › unit-2Meaning In Poetic Structure - AP Lit Study Guide 2024 | Fiveable

    Jun 18, 2024 · Stanza Breaks: Stanza breaks are intentional pauses or gaps between stanzas in a poem. They help to create rhythm, emphasize certain ideas, and allow for shifts in tone or subject matter. Structure of a Poem: The structure of a poem refers to the organization and arrangement of its lines, stanzas, and overall form.

  9. quizlet.com › explanations › questionsWhat is a stanza? a. a group of lines b. a pattern of rhym -...

    Jun 26, 2024 · We define a stanza as a group of lines that form a whole (option a). We say that the stanza is a metric and rhythmic structure because it contains syllables and words that are repeated and rhymed according to a specific pattern. In the larger unit (poem), the stanzas are separated by empty lines.