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

Nay, why reproach each other, be unkind,
For there's no plane on which we two may meet? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abab caca
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: blank verse
  • Metre: 1101110001 1111111111 1101011101 1100011101 1111010111 1001001101 1111001101 1111010111
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 171
  • Average number of words per stanza: 33
  • Amount of lines: 8
  • 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:

    The punctuation marks are various. Neither mark predominates.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; and is repeated.

    The poet used anaphora at the beginnings of some neighboring lines. The same word and is repeated.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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