The term "ceased" serves as a versatile literary device, marking the sudden or gradual termination of action, sound, or emotion. In narrative prose, it often establishes a pause that heightens dramatic tension or signals a turning point—as when loud sounds or lively actions drop abruptly into silence, creating a charged moment of stillness [1], [2], [3]. At other times, the word conveys deeper, more abstract finalities, such as the ending of affection or the extinction of an era, thus accentuating themes of loss, decay, or change [4], [5], [6]. This dual capacity for describing both tangible and intangible endings makes "ceased" a powerful tool in crafting the rhythm and mood of literary passages [7], [8].