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What are two reasons poets might use enjambment?

Select the two correct answers.

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to make the lines of a poem seem less like prose
to make the lines of a poem seem less like prose

to provide the definition for a word
to provide the definition for a word

to highlight a particular word
to highlight a particular word

to create a short pause where one would not ordinarily exist
to create a short pause where one would not ordinarily exist

to confuse the reader
to confuse the reader
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Answer 1

The two reasons poets might use enjambment are:

1. **To highlight a particular word** - Enjambment can draw attention to specific words or phrases, as the continuation of a thought beyond the line break emphasizes them.

2. **To create a short pause where one would not ordinarily exist** - By breaking a sentence or thought across lines, poets can create a pause that adds to the rhythm and emotional impact of the poem.

Therefore, the correct answers are:

- To highlight a particular word
- To create a short pause where one would not ordinarily exist