Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
end-stopped
Adjective
/ˈɛndˌstɒpt/
Definition
A poetic term that describes a line that concludes with a natural pause, often marked by punctuation, creating a complete thought or phrase.
Examples
- “The sun sets over the horizon,
Illuminating the world in gold.” - “Whispers of the past, wrapped in silence.
Memories linger like shadows.”
Meaning
In poetry, an end-stopped line allows readers to pause at the end, giving a sense of closure or finality to that particular thought before moving on to the next line.
Synonyms
- Complete
- Conclusive
- Finished
