This is an analysis of the poem The Sun Kept Stooping—stooping that begins with:

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The Sun kept stooping—stooping—low!... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: X Xaba bbXX acac Xc
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 1,4,4,4,2,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 1 01110101 010111 1011010 111101 10110101 010101 10110101 01010 1101010 111101 1111010 110101 1011010 111111
  • Amount of stanzas: 5
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 79
  • Average number of words per stanza: 14
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 26 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • 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 The Sun Kept Stooping—stooping;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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