Caesural

/siːˈʒʊərəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing a caesura, the rhythmic pause or break in a line of verse.

Etymology

Derived from 'caesura' with the adjective suffix '-al,' creating an adjective that describes something pertaining to or characterized by caesuras in poetry.

Kelly Says

The caesural placement can completely change how a poem sounds aloud—moving a caesura just one or two syllables creates a different emotional pacing, which is why poets obsess over it!

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