In a poem, what does 'stanza' mean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A group of lines forming a unit
- Step 1: A stanza is like a paragraph in poetry.
Answer
A group of lines forming a unit.
Why not the others: A rhyme at the end of two or more lines, The title of the poem placed above the first line and The name of the poet printed under the poem don't fit.
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