Enjambment (Noun)
Meaning
The continuation of a syntactic unit from one line of verse into the next line without a pause.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The poem's use of enjambment created a sense of urgency and momentum, drawing the reader rapidly through the narrative.
- The poet's innovative employment of enjambment disrupted the expected rhythms, producing a startling effect.
- Throughout the stanza, enjambment between the short lines reinforced the song-like quality of the poem's music.
- One characteristic feature of his poetry is the extensive use of enjambment, which often runs counter to the natural speech rhythm.
- The play's dialogue relied heavily on enjambment to convey the speed and intensity of the characters' emotional exchanges.