Couplet

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌplɪt/

Definitions of couplet

noun a pair of lines of verse, typically rhyming and of the same length

Example Sentences

A1 A couplet is a pair of lines in a poem.

A2 The poet used a couplet to express his feelings about love.

B1 The couplet at the end of the sonnet ties together the themes of the poem.

B2 The couplet in Shakespeare's sonnet adds a final thought or resolution.

C1 The poet's use of couplets throughout the poem creates a sense of unity and structure.

C2 The couplet at the end of the epic poem serves as a powerful conclusion to the story.

Examples of couplet in a Sentence

formal The poet ended his sonnet with a powerful couplet that summarized the main theme.

informal I love how the couplet at the end of the poem ties everything together.

slang The couplet in that rap battle was fire!

figurative The couplet of sunshine and laughter brightened up her day.

Grammatical Forms of couplet

• past tense: coupled
• plural: couplets
• comparative: more couplet
• superlative: most couplet
• present tense: couplet
• future tense: will couplet
• perfect tense: have coupled
• continuous tense: is coupling
• singular: couplet
• positive degree: couplet
• infinitive: to couplet
• gerund: coupling
• participle: coupling

Origin and Evolution of couplet

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'couplet' originated from the French word 'couple', meaning a pair or two items that go together.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of poetry to refer to a pair of lines that rhyme and often express a complete thought or idea. Over time, the term 'couplet' has been adapted to also refer to any pair of related or connected things, not limited to just poetry.