👉 A stanza is a unit of poetry that consists of two lines. It is often used in poetry to create a sense of rhythm and flow, or to provide a clear idea or message for the reader to absorb. Stanzas are typically divided into four sections: the first line of each stanza contains the introductory phrase ("Ode"), followed by the first couplet of the poem, which includes five lines. The second line is often followed by a third line that provides additional information about the subject of