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starred division

Structure
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A typographic device using an asterisk (*) or similar symbol to mark a thematic or temporal break between sections of a poem, signaling a shift without formal stanza division.

Detailed Definition
Starred division refers to a structural break in a poem marked by an asterisk or similar symbol, signaling a shift in time, perspective, or voice; this typographical device creates visual and conceptual segmentation, allowing the poet to juxtapose disparate elements without transitional phrasing.
Example
Example in poetry:
Stanza breaks marked with asterisks: ** between sections in modern poems; used to denote refrain; Starred lines in experimental typography; Division symbols in concrete poetry
Additional Notes
A starred division is a structural technique where an asterisk (*) or a similar typographical mark is used to visually signal a clear break, pause, or shift in theme/time within the poem, often replacing a numbered stanza break.
Also Known As
Starred break asterisk division section marking Asterism break
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