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What is the basic unit of a poem?

ASentence

BStanza

CLine

DParagraph

Answer:

C. Line

Read Explanation:

  • The basic unit of a poem is the line.

  • A line is a single row of words in a poem, and it can vary in length and structure.

  • It is the smallest structural element in poetry, and it often carries its rhythm, meter, and meaning.

  • Lines in poetry are grouped to form stanzas.

Other Terms:

Sentence: While sentences are common in prose, they are not the basic unit of a poem. Poetry often uses lines rather than complete sentences.

Stanza: A stanza is a group of lines, similar to a paragraph in prose, but it is not the basic unit of a poem.

Paragraph: This term is used in prose writing and refers to a block of text. In poetry, paragraphs are not used.

Thus, the line is the fundamental building block of poetry.


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