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

One coloured square of paper has untold
Potential which an expert can release.... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abaC baXXabaC
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,8,
  • Closest metre: iambic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: blank verse
  • Metre: 1101010101 0101110101 1111110101 1101 1111001101 1111011111 1000111100 0101111101 0101010001 1111011101 1101
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 143
  • Average number of words per stanza: 25
  • Amount of lines: 11
  • Average number of symbols per line: 38 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 7
  • 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 Origami;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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