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enjambment

enjambment
the continuation of a sentence beyond the end of a line or couplet in poetry
The poet's use of enjambment creates a sense of urgency as the thought spills across lines.
From Lesson 5:Arts, Architecture & Literature·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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The poet's use of enjambment creates a sense of urgency as the thought spills across lines.

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