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enjambements

/ɛnˈdʒæmbmən(t)s/ /ɑ̃̃ʒɑ̃bˈmɑ̃(t)s/

Meanings
noun
A technique in poetry whereby a sentence is carried over to the next line without pause.

Examples :

"The student analyzed the poem, pointing out several enjambements where the sentences flowed smoothly from one line to the next, creating a sense of continuous thought. "
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Related Words

Illustration technique

technique noun

/tɛkˈniːk/

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

"My cooking technique involves slow-roasting the vegetables before adding the meat. "

Illustration sentence

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration creating

creating verb

/kɹiːˈeɪtɪŋ/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

Illustration pointing

pointing verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher was pointing to the map on the wall. "

Illustration continuous

continuous adjective

/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/

Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption

"a continuous current of electricity"

Illustration whereby

whereby adverb

/wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/

(interrogative) By what, in which direction; how.

"Whereby goest thou?"

Illustration sentences

sentences noun

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration analyzed

analyzed verb

/ˈæn.ə.laɪzd/

To subject to analysis.

"The scientist analyzed the data to find a solution. "

Illustration smoothly

smoothly adverb

/ˈsmuːðli/

In a smooth manner

"The waiter carried the trays of food smoothly, avoiding any spills. "

Illustration carried

carried verb

/ˈkærid/ /ˈkerid/

To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

"The student carried her heavy backpack to class. "

Illustration without

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "