Couplet

usgb/ˈkʌplət/
noun

Two lines of a poem that have the same rhythm and often rhyme.

She ended her poem with a powerful couplet that left the audience in awe.
Visual representation of "couplet" - Two lines of a poem that have the same rhythm and often rhyme.

Often appears as...

  • rhythmic couplet
  • rhyming couplet

Usage tips

Poetic

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Poetic Structure

Couplets often mark the end of a sonnet, serving as a punchy conclusion to the poem.

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The sonnet's argument built up to a poignant couplet that summarized its themes.
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Memorable Rhymes

English learners might find rhyming couplets easier to remember due to their rhythmic and rhyming pattern.

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To improve vocabulary, memorize a couplet each day.
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Expressive Pauses

A couplet can create a dramatic pause, especially when recited, emphasizing the message.

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He paused after the couplet, letting the words sink in.
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