Synonyms for

Stanzas

Verb / ˈstænzʌz / Another word for stanzas — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stanzas are groups of lines in a poem, usually separated by spaces or indents. They help to organize the ideas and structure of the poem.

Synonyms & similar words

stanza verses sections chapters paragraphs divisions segments portions phrases lines parts passages couplets quatrains songs poems lyrics odes ballads sonnets

Example sentences

  1. The poem is divided into several stanzas.
  2. She wrote a beautiful stanza about nature.
  3. The first stanza sets the scene of the story.
  4. The poem's third stanza rhymes with the second one.
  5. Each stanza tells a different part of the story.

Quotes

  • A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom.
  • A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.
  • Poetry is the journal of a sea animal living on land, wanting to fly in the air.

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