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However it is important to note that Sappho may have originally intended for the poem line to continue without interruption to make it more fluid. (Fralin, 2008)

2. The impact of the breaks in the stanzas seeks to change the emphasis on certain words when we read it. Whether or not it is deliberate, or lost through translation it certainly creates in impact for the audience.
3. Adding breaks in the rhythm can help to create instability and create interest for the audience, therefore I could attempt to use this technique in my own song writing

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