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

The poet's fancy takes from Flora's realm
Her buds and leaves to dress fictitious powers,... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: ababcdcddefdef
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 14,
  • Closest metre: iambic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: Shakespearean sonnet
  • Metre: 0101010101 01110101010 0011011001 11010101010 111100010001 0101010101 1101110101 1011000101 0101010101 01011101001 1011010101 1111010101 1011010101 1101000111
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 599
  • Average number of words per stanza: 106
  • Amount of lines: 14
  • Average number of symbols per line: 42 (strings are more long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 8
  • 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 Xxxvii.;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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