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couplet

couplet
Noun
pl: couplets

This term describes a structural unit of two lines that function as a single entity. In poetry, it often serves as a concluding device to provide a sense of closure or a sharp summary, particularly in the form of a Shakespearean sonnet. While primarily associated with verse, the term extends to music and general pairings where symmetry and balance are the defining characteristics. It implies a tight, mirrored relationship between the two components.

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A pair of successive lines of verse, typically rhyming and having the same meter.

"The poem ends with a poignant couplet that summarizes the theme."

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