This is an analysis of the poem Hymn To Aristogeiton And Harmodius that begins with:

Wreathed in myrtle, my sword I'll conceal
Like those champions devoted and brave,... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abab cdcd efef cgcg
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: blank verse
  • Metre: 1001011101 1110001011 111001011 101001001 0101011011 001101001 101001111 10101101 011011101 110001010 111101001 010001001 1010001001 110001001 101011011 01011001
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 149
  • Average number of words per stanza: 25
  • Amount of lines: 16
  • Average number of symbols per line: 37 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • 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.

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