Free Verse

Definition

Free verse is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or metrical pattern. It allows poets to have more freedom in their writing and create unique rhythms and structures.

Related terms

Enjambment:

This term refers to when a line of poetry continues onto the next line without punctuation or pause.

Imagery:

Imagery is the use of vivid language to create sensory experiences for the reader.

Stanza: A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose writing.