Here's why:
* Structure: Both stanzas and paragraphs are groups of related sentences that work together to convey a specific idea or thought.
* Flow: Just like a paragraph flows smoothly from one sentence to the next, a stanza flows smoothly from one line to the next.
* Purpose: Both stanzas and paragraphs are used to break down larger pieces of writing into smaller, more manageable units.
While there are differences in the specific rules of formatting (like line breaks in poems), the core function and purpose of a stanza and a paragraph are very similar.