This is an analysis of the poem Ah, Moon—and Star! that begins with:

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Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: X aaXbcXb dXdcd aabXb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 1,7,5,5,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1 1111 11101 1011 1011 11111 10100 101011 1111010 001 1010101 101001101 100101 1111 11101 1011011 1011010001 111101
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 95
  • Average number of words per stanza: 20
  • Amount of lines: 18
  • Average number of symbols per line: 20 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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 Ah, Moon—and Star!;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

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