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Stanza vs. Verse

Stanza

A grouped set of lines within a poem, usually set apart from other groups by a blank line or indentation

Examples:

The poem's final stanza revealed the author's hopes.Each stanza tells a distinct part of the story.She recited the stanza with great emotion and clarity.

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Verse

/vɜːs/
A sequence of words arranged in a rhythmic way, often found in poetry or songs.

Examples:

Apparent be thy power in these brief verses!“Go on with the next verse.”One verses four."

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • A verse is a broader term often used to refer to a part of a poem or a song. Remember that songs are often described as having verses.
  • A stanza, on the other hand, is a specific grouping of lines within a poem. Think of stanza as similar to paragraph in prose writing.
  • Not every verse is a stanza, but every stanza is considered a verse of the poem.
  • Verses can be standalone and longer than stanzas in songs, whereas stanzas typically have a structured length and meter.
  • Visualize a stanza as a static block of text with a set pattern, while a verse is a flowing segment of a poem or song.
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