Unseen Poetry Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is a stanza?
A
A grouped set of lines within a poem, typically separated from other stanzas by a blank line or indent
2
Q
What could a free verse (no rhyme) suggest?
A
Chaos or freedom
3
Q
How many syllables is iambic pentameter?
A
10
4
Q
What is enjambment?
A
When a sentence or phrase continues from one line to the next without punctuation
5
Q
What is a volta?
A
A shift in the poem’s thought, argument, or tone
6
Q
What is caesura?
A
A break or pause within a line, often indicated by punctuation like a comma or period, but not always
