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Couplet
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two items of the same kind
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two consecutive lines of verse, equal in length that usually rhyme
What is a "couplet"?
A couplet is a pair of consecutive lines of poetry that usually rhyme and have the same meter. Couplets can stand alone as a complete thought or idea, or they can be part of a larger poem. This form is often used to create a sense of closure or emphasis, making it a popular choice in various poetic traditions. Couplets are common in both formal poetry and more modern works, and they can add musicality and rhythm to the verse.
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a pair of parallel, one-way streets that run in opposite directions to help manage traffic flow in urban areas
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Example
The city's new traffic plan includes a couplet to ease congestion during rush hour.
The couplet design has significantly reduced travel time through the busy commercial district.
Pedestrians appreciate the safer crosswalks created by the couplet system.
The writer's whim led him to create a character who speaks entirely in rhyming couplets.
The couplet allows for smoother traffic flow, with one street handling northbound and the other southbound traffic.
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