Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
couplet
Noun
/ˈkʌp.lɪt/
Definition
A couplet is a pair of consecutive lines of poetry that usually rhyme and have the same meter.
Examples
- The poem concluded with a memorable couplet that encapsulated its theme.
- Shakespeare often used couplets at the end of his sonnets.
Meaning
In poetry, a couplet often expresses a complete thought or idea, and it can serve to emphasize a particular point or theme.
Synonyms
- duet
- pair
- two-line stanza
