Definition of Stanza. In poetry, a stanza is a division of four or more lines having a fixed length, meter, or rhyming scheme. Stanzas in poetry are similar to paragraphs in prose. Both stanzas and paragraphs include connected thoughts, and are set off by a space.
Slowly, the ragged group of travellers, climbed the last bill, with a deep weariness and joy profound-struggling on their tired legs and feet, joy kindling new resolve in their hearts.
