Stanza vs Lines in Poetry

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What is a line in poetry?

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A line in poetry is a single row of words that forms part of a poem.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza in poetry is a group of lines that are set apart from other groups of lines in a poem.

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How do you count lines in a poem?

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You count lines by counting each row of words in the poem.

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How do you count stanzas in a poem?

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You count stanzas by counting each group of lines that are separated by a space.

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What is the purpose of a stanza?

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The purpose of a stanza is to organize ideas and create a rhythm in a poem.

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What is the purpose of a line in poetry?

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The purpose of a line is to convey a thought or idea in a concise way.

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Can a poem have only one stanza?

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Yes, a poem can have only one stanza.

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Can a poem have only one line?

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Yes, a poem can have only one line.

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What is an example of a poem with multiple stanzas?

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An example is 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' which has several stanzas.

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What is an example of a poem with multiple lines?

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An example is 'Roses are red, Violets are blue' which has multiple lines.