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enjambment

 

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Noun enjambment has 1 sense
  1. enjambment, enjambement - the continuation of a syntactic unit from one line of verse into the next line without a pause
    --1 is a kind of prosody, inflection

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Enjambment

Noun

Definition: In poetry, enjambment refers to the continuation of a sentence or thought from one line of verse to the next without a syntactical pause.

Example Sentence: The poet skillfully used enjambment to create a seamless flow of ideas throughout the poem, without being restricted by the end of each line.

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Verb

Definition: To enjamb means to continue a sentence or phrase across multiple lines in a poem, creating enjambment.

Example Sentence: The poet expertly enjambed the lines, allowing the words to flow naturally and conveying a sense of unity and movement in the poem.

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Adjective

Definition: Describing a type of poetry characterized by the use of enjambment.

Example Sentence: Her enjambment style of writing added an element of unpredictability and energy to her poems, captivating the readers.

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