The answer is enjambment. Words with royal or kingly connotations assist to describe Richard Cory or, at the very least, show readers how everyone in his community thinks of him. Words connected with royalty include crown, imperial, array, glitter, monarch, and elegance. Each word contributes to the overall effect of the poem. Richard Cory lived in a great city full of people who were rich and famous. They could have any kind of life they wanted - but he didn't care about that. All he cared about was writing poems. And because he was such a good writer, other people felt sorry for him. They told him that he was talented and beautiful, but that nobody loved him. This made him sad, so he died. But now he's happy because he knows that poetry can make you feel better even if you're not dead. Here are some more examples of words that play a part in describing or portraying Richard Cory: prestigious, exclusive, calm, peaceful, dignified, grave, library, museum, art gallery, concert hall, theater, and club. These words show us that he lived in a place where many important things happened. There were concerts and plays every night of the year! And since he couldn't go to any of them, his friends went on behalf of him. They enjoyed themselves while he slept.