enjams

Enjams, also known as Enjambment, is a literary device in poetry where a sentence or phrase continues from one line to the next without a grammatical pause. This break in the natural flow of speech creates a sense of momentum, surprise, or emphasis for the reader. Instead of completing a thought at the end of a line, the meaning is carried over, forcing the reader to move to the subsequent line to grasp the full idea. Enjambment can be used to alter the rhythm of a poem, to create ambiguity, or to highlight specific words or phrases that might otherwise be overlooked. It stands in contrast to end-stopped lines, where a grammatical unit concludes at the end of a line, providing a distinct pause. The effect of enjambment can vary greatly depending on the context and the poet's intent, ranging from subtle continuation to dramatic disruption of expectation. Understanding enjambment is key to appreciating the nuances of poetic structure and the ways in which poets manipulate language to evoke specific responses.