Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hemistich
noun
/hɛˈmɪstɪk/
Definition
A half-line of verse, often used in poetry to create a pause or break.
Examples
- The poet employed a hemistich to emphasize the importance of the moment.
- Each hemistich of the couplet carried significant meaning.
- Hemistichs can create a dramatic pause within a line of poetry.
Meaning
Hemistich refers to either of the two parts of a verse or line of poetry that is split into two. It is commonly used in classical poetry and can add rhythm to verses.
Synonyms
- half-line
- half-verse
