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Vocabulary Entry
stanza
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often consisting of a specific number of lines and a particular meter or rhyme scheme.
Example Sentences
"The poem is divided into three stanzas, each with a different theme."
"In her poetry class, she learned how to write an effective stanza."
"The first stanza of the song sets a reflective mood."
V
verb
To stanza means to arrange or compose lines of a poem into stanzas.
Example Sentences
"He decided to stanza the poem differently to improve its rhythm."
"The poet stanzed her work to emphasize the contrast between sections."
"When I stanzed my verses, I felt a stronger connection to the poem."