This is an analysis of the poem Lines that begins with:

On observing the light of two lamps in the
Town form a Triangle with a conspicuous... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: Xab XbXb Xcac bcXc
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 10100101100 110110000100 100101 11011101 111101 11110101 1011001 11011101 0101001 10110111 110101 11011101 0101010 01010100 1001010
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 118
  • Average number of words per stanza: 23
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 31 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • Mood of the speaker:

    There are many exclamation marks in the poem. The speaker is excited. He or she has strong feelings on the subject that is described in the poem.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; that is repeated.

    The poet used anaphora at the beginnings of some neighboring lines. The same word two is repeated.

If you write a school or university poetry essay, you should Include in your explanation of the poem:

  • summary of Lines;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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