Rhymed Couplet

Definition

A rhymed couplet is two consecutive lines in a poem that share the same end rhyme. They are often used to create emphasis or provide closure at the end of a stanza.

Related terms

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

Enjambment:

The continuation of a sentence or thought from one line to another without punctuation at the end.

Ballad: A narrative poem that tells a story and is often written in quatrains with alternating rhyme patterns.