This is an analysis of the poem Sonnet Xxxviii. that begins with:

FROM THE NOVEL OF EMMELINE.
WHEN welcome slumber sets my spirit free,... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abccbcbcbaaaaaa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 15,
  • Closest metre: iambic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 00100101 1101011101 1001010001 11100100101 1111010101 1101010101 1101001101 1011011101 01001001101 0111110101 1101010101 0101011001 1110010101 1101010111 110101010101
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 609
  • Average number of words per stanza: 104
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 40 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 7
  • 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.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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