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

Im nightingale: no traits I carry
And without special depth I sing....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abab Xbcb XdXX bXdc
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: ballad stanza
  • Metre: 110011110 10110111 110101010 011100001 110011010 11011011 110101010 01010101 11001111 01010001 11010001 11010101 110010110 11011101 111100110 11010111
  • 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.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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