JAMB - Literature In English (2000 - No. 43)
Lineation refers to
tracing family descent of poeple in verse
the unit in the rhythmic structure of verse
the arrangement of lines in verse form
the grouping together of a number of units of rhythm
Explanation
Lineation is the way in which lines of poetry are arranged or structured in a poem. It deals with how the lines are broken up, the use of stanzas and how the poet decides to organize the text visually and rhythmically.
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