Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stanza
noun
/ˈstæn.zə/
Definition
A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a blank line or a specific structure.
Examples
- In her poem, each stanza tells a different part of the story.
- The stanza format allowed the poet to express emotions clearly and effectively.
- He wrote a four-line stanza that captured the beauty of the sunset.
Meaning
Stanzas are to poems what paragraphs are to essays. They create a rhythm and can help organize ideas or themes within the piece.
Synonyms
- verse
- section
- strophe
