This is an analysis of the poem The Cut that begins with:

Well, what's the matter? there's a face
What ! has it cut a vein?... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abab cdcd bXbe efef
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: ballad stanza
  • Metre: 11010101 110101 10010101 111101 11011101 110101 11011101 110101 11010111 1101010 01110101 1111010 11011111 0101010 11011111 1101010
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 119
  • Average number of words per stanza: 25
  • Amount of lines: 16
  • Average number of symbols per line: 29 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • Mood of the speaker:

    The speaker asks many questions. Perhaps, he or she is in confusion.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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