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The effect of end-stopped lines varies depending upon the poem and the intentions of the poet.
Generally, end-stopped lines slow down the pace of the poem by adding pauses, therefore making it seem more thoughtful and dwelling.
Basically, they are the opposite of enjambement. If Enjambement creates a more carefree and 'chatty' effect, then end-stopped lines create the opposite of this - more constructed etc.
One point to note is that it also depends on the type of punctuation used. Plenty of commas does give a conversational tone, whereas more full stops can give a more clipped and bleak feel.
In an exam, you can often make up a suitable reason. For example, if the poem is about lonliness, the endstopped lines may emphasize this, giving a bleak feel and reflecting the dwelling thoughts of the speaker. However, if the poem is about someone who is happy i.e. the opposite, you can write that the poet uses endstopped lines to give a calm tone, and the poet is emphasising the fact that she does not want time to pass etc. Ok bad examples but try it.
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the poem can effect the reader
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lines of poetry that end without punctuation
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How many lines are in a sonnate in poetry?
14 LINES
Does dialectic poetry have 14 lines?
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What is effect in poetry?
the poem can effect the reader
What effect does caesura have on poems?
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Couplets are a pair of lines of poetry that are usually what?
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What poetry has very few rules and the lines do not rhyme?
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What is identical or very similar recurring final sounds in words usually at the end of lines of a poem?
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Who had a powerful effect on Emily Dickinson's life and her poetry?
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