Dec 29, 2022
Hmmm, I guess the spelling error was never corrected or explained. Okay, basically a compact and useful article. I haven't read all 50+ comments so perhaps someone has already discussed this--I would point out that this is a simplistic view of the "line" and basically ignores the role of enjambment to accentuate the rhythm of a poem. Pausing at the end of every line has a stultifying effect whereas enjambment keeps the rhythm flowing. See https://www.poetryfoundation.org/learn/glossary-terms/enjambment