Enjambment

📝 Quick Definition

When a sentence or phrase continues beyond the end of a line

📚 Detailed Explanation

Enjambment occurs when a sentence or phrase runs over from one line to the next without a pause or punctuation. This creates a sense of flow and can affect the poem's rhythm and meaning.

💡 Example

I wandered lonely as a cloud / That floats on high o'er vales and hills

⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion

Opposite of end-stopped lines, which pause at line breaks.

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📌 Notes/Source

Creates momentum and can affect emphasis and interpretation.