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English Language Arts · Grades 7–8

Enjambment

noun

The continuation of a sentence or phrase beyond the end of a line or stanza in poetry.

Example Sentences

"When a line's thought continues to the next line, that's enjambment."

"Enjambment can create emphasis or suspense."

Synonyms & Related Terms

line overflowsentence continuation

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