Enjambment is a literary device in which a line of poetry carries its idea or thought over to the next line without a grammatical pause. With enjambment, the end of a poetic phra… See more

In terms of poetry, lineation reflects the way lines are divided and where they end relative … See more

In his plays, William Shakespeare often utilized enjambment as a literary technique for poetic dialogue. This enables characters to continue their thoughts with a smooth flow rather t… See more

Since poetry is considered a structured form of literature, it features patternsand rhythms that influence how poetic verses flow for the reader. Therefore, the way a line of vers… See more

Example 1: Harlem
In his poem, Hughes effectively utilizes enjambment as a literary device in the second line to create tension and move the reader forw… See more