A caesura affects the rhythm and flow, creating a natural pause for effect. The line 'To be, :: or not to be' employs a caesura for contemplative pause.
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Silent Beat
In reading poetry, treat a caesura like a silent beat, giving readers time to think. 'The time is now :: we must act' uses a caesura for emphasis.
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Middle Pause
Caesura usually appears in the middle of a line but can vary to create different effects. 'A hero arises - :: brave and true' uses an early caesura for dramatic effect.