Poetic Techniques

Question 1

Punctuation

Answer 1

Like syllable stresses and lines, commas, periods, semicolons, or other marks can influence the musicality of a line of poetry

Question 2

End-stopped

Answer 2

A break at the end of the line denoted by a comma, period, semicolon, or other mark

Question 3

Enjambment

Answer 3

A sentence or clause that runs onto the next line without a break, creating a sense of suspense or excitement and adding emphasis to the word at the end of the line

Question 4

Repetition

Answer 4

Words, sounds, phrases, lines, or elements of syntax may repeat with in a poem; it can be used to enhance an element or meaning, but other times it can dilute or dissipate meaning

Question 5

Refrain

Answer 5

A phrase or group of lines repeated at significant moments with in a poem, usually at the end of a stanza