Structure and form in literature refer to the organization and arrangement of a literary work. It includes elements such as the overall shape, pattern, and organization of a poem or prose piece.
Think of structure and form in literature like the blueprint of a building. Just as a blueprint provides the framework for constructing a building, structure and form provide the framework for creating a literary work.
Meter: Meter refers to the rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry.
Stanza: A stanza is a group of lines within a poem that are separated by spaces.
Sonnet: A sonnet is a 14-line poem with specific rhyme schemes, often used to express love or deep emotions.
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