caesural
/sɪˈʒʊrəl/
adjective
- Relating to a pause or break in a line of poetry, often indicated by punctuation or a natural rhythmical stop.
- The poet used a caesural pause to create a dramatic effect in the middle of the line.
- The caesural rhythm gave the verse a natural, conversational feel.
- In classical poetry, caesural breaks are often marked by a comma or a period.