what is enjambment?

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Enjambment lines usually do not have a punctuation mark at the end.

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It is a running on of a thought from one line to another without final punctuation.

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It is used in poetry to trick a reader. Poets lead their readers to think of an idea then, on the next line, give an idea that conflicts it.

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Poets can achieve a fast pace or rhythm by using enjambment.

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Multiple ideas can be expressed without using semi-colons, periods and commas.

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It helps reinforce the main idea that might seem to be confusing with pauses.

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It can be seen in different songs and poems.

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It helps readers to continue thinking about the idea which is expressed in one line and which continues through to the next.