Why do poets use enjambment in their poems?
Enjambment

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English
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9th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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To create a sense of continuity and flow, and to emphasize certain words or ideas.
To create a sense of abruptness and stop the flow of the poem
To confuse the reader and make the poem difficult to understand
To make the poem easier to memorize and recite
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In what ways does enjambment affect the rhythm and flow of a poem?
It creates a sense of continuity and fluidity in the poem.
It makes the poem difficult to understand
It disrupts the flow and rhythm of the poem
It has no impact on the rhythm and flow of the poem
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What is an enjambed line in poetry?
A line that ends with a punctuation mark
A line that is short and concise
A line that is written in all capital letters
A line that does not end with a punctuation mark and continues onto the next line
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Explain the purpose of enjambment in poetry.
Enjambment is used to create a sense of flow and movement in poetry.
Enjambment is used to create a sense of stillness and stagnation in poetry.
Enjambment is used to create a sense of confusion and disorientation in poetry.
Enjambment is used to create a sense of abruptness and interruption in poetry.
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When a line of poetry ends without punctuation and runs on to the next line.
enjambment
connotation
denotation
verse
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Enjambment can be best defined as...
when each line of poetry is denoted by a punctuation mark
the continuation of a sentence or clause over a line-break: thoughts run on from one line to the next
A strong pause in the middle, beginning, or end of a line of poetry
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A phrase in a poetic line that carries onto the next line before it is ready to be punctuated is called?
Figurative language
Enjambment
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
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