This is an analysis of the poem Hymn 38 Part 2 that begins with:

The universal law of equity.
Matt. 8:12... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: a X bbXX bbcc Xadd eeff
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 1,1,4,4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 0101010100 11 1100101 11000101 101011101 110111010 01010111 11011101 110010101 01010101 111100100 11111100 11010101 11010101 10011111 11010101 11110111 11110011
  • Amount of stanzas: 6
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 95
  • Average number of words per stanza: 18
  • Amount of lines: 18
  • 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:

    The punctuation marks are various. Neither mark predominates.

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

  • summary of Hymn 38 Part 2;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

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