This is an analysis of the poem Psalm 39 Part 1 that begins with:

v.1-3
C. M.... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XXa babX cdcd efef gXgb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,4,4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 11 11 1001001 11010101 1001111 11111101 1111010 100100101 010101 11010111 111101 11011101 010111 110110101 011101 101101001 1101000 11010101 111111
  • Amount of stanzas: 5
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 106
  • Average number of words per stanza: 21
  • Amount of lines: 19
  • Average number of symbols per line: 27 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 5
  • 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 Psalm 39 Part 1;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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