This is an analysis of the poem A Song-Sermon that begins with:

Job xiv. 13-15.
RONDEL....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: X X ABbaabABXabbaAB
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 1,1,15,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1111 10 11111001 11101101 01110111 010111001 11010101 11010111 11111001 11101101 01110111 010110111 11111111 11110001 11111001 11101101
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 133
  • Average number of words per stanza: 25
  • Amount of lines: 16
  • Average number of symbols per line: 33 (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.

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

  • summary of A Song-Sermon;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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