๐Ÿ“šap english literature review

Line Break

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A line break is where one line ends and another begins in a poem. It determines how the poem looks on the page and affects its rhythm and meaning.