What is another word for line of verse?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪn ɒv vˈɜːs] (IPA)

A line of verse, also known as a poetic line, can be described using various synonyms. For instance, it can be referred to as a stanza or a verse. A couplet is a pair of consecutive lines in a poem that usually rhyme and share a similar rhythm. A quatrain is a four-line stanza in a poem that can be written in various rhyme schemes and rhythms. A hemistich is a half-line or part of a line in a poem. Enjambment refers to a poetic line that continues without a pause beyond the end of a line. A refrain is a repeated line or lines in a poem. All these synonyms are helpful in understanding the structure and composition of a line of verse.

Synonyms for Line of verse:

  • n.

    line of poetry
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