Simple poem
Input
format_poem('Ode', 'To Joy')
Output
Ode\n\tTo Joy
The function returns a string with a newline and a tab before the line.
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Use Escape Characters
Create strings that include newlines, tabs, and quotes using escape sequences.
Python practice6 minVariables & Data TypesBeginnerLast updated December 29, 2025
Problem statement
Write a function format_poem(title, line) that returns a two-line string where the first line is the title, and the second line is the provided line preceded by a single tab character. The exact returned string should be:
{title}\n\t{line}
Do not print; return the string. Preserve any characters in title and line (including quotes and backslashes).
Task
Learn and practice escape sequences like \n (newline) and \t (tab) to format multi-line strings.
Examples
Input format
Two strings: title and line.
Output format
A single string containing one newline and a tab as described.
Constraints
Return a string. Do not add extra spaces or lines. Preserve characters in inputs.
Samples
Sample 1
Input
format_poem('Title', '')
Output
Title\n\t
An empty second line still gets the tab after the newline.