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

On Where's the use to write ?
What can I tell you, dear ? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: a b X baaac d cXd
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 1,1,1,5,1,3,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 110101 111111 111111 1111 111101111 1111010111 1101111101 11001111 11110 01111101 1110
  • Amount of stanzas: 7
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 47
  • Average number of words per stanza: 10
  • Amount of lines: 11
  • Average number of symbols per line: 30 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • Mood of the speaker:

    The punctuation marks are various. Neither mark predominates.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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