What is the definition of caesura?

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Daniel L.
Feb 27, 2017

See explanation.

Explanation:

A caesura is a pause made in the middle of a line in poetry.

It can be used to make an effect on reader like:

  • breaking monotony in a verse

  • adds theatrical or emotional effects

Some examples and a wider definition can be found on: https://literarydevices.net/caesura/

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