Couplet

Definition

A couplet is a pair of consecutive lines in poetry that usually rhyme and have the same meter.

Think of a couplet as a poetic power duo, like Batman and Robin. They work together to create impact and deliver a concise message.

Quatrain: A stanza consisting of four lines, often with various rhyme schemes.

Sonnet: A 14-line poem typically written in iambic pentameter with specific rhyme schemes.

Enjambment: When one line flows into the next without punctuation or pause.

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