Poetic Elements Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question How would you describe the meaning of enjambment?(1 point) Responses When several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound. When several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound. When a pause occurs in the middle of a line of poetry. When a pause occurs in the middle of a line of poetry. When several words in a short section begin with the same sound. When several words in a short section begin with the same sound. When a line break occurs in the middle of a sentence or phrase in a poem. When a line break occurs in the middle of a sentence or phrase in a poem. Skip to navigation

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Enjambment can be described as "when a line break occurs in the middle of a sentence or phrase in a poem." This poetic element helps to create a sense of movement or continuation of thought from one line to the next without a pause.