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run-on

1 of 1noun
/rʌn-ɑ:n/
Forms:run-ons
1

a continuation of a line of poetry to the next without a pause or punctuation at the end

  • He employed run-ons to emphasize the continuous nature of his thoughts.
  • She admired the run-ons that seamlessly connected the verses.
  • The poet's use of run-on lines creates a sense of urgency in the poem.
  • Run-on lines can add a flowing, uninterrupted quality to a poem.
  • In her poetry, run-ons often mirror the unending rush of emotions.
Antonyms:
end-stopped