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

Tell me a word
that you've often heard,... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aabb CdXd CeXeXcece
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,9,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: couplets
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1101 11101 10111 111001 1101 11101 101001 01111 1101 11101 1010010 11111 1111 01101 111101 101001
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 90
  • Average number of words per stanza: 19
  • Amount of lines: 16
  • Average number of symbols per line: 22 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 5
  • 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 Conundrums;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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