This is an analysis of the poem Psalm 8 Part 2 that begins with:

v. 3ff, paraphrased.
L. M.... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XXa bbcc ddbb bbaa eeaa ffbb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,4,4,4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: enclosed rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 111000 11 1011100111010 11111111 10011001 11111101 11011101 11110101 11110101 110011101 11010101 11110101 01010101 11011101 11000001 11010101 11010101 01010101 111101001 01010101 010010101 111100101 11010101
  • Amount of stanzas: 6
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 127
  • Average number of words per stanza: 24
  • Amount of lines: 23
  • Average number of symbols per line: 32 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • Mood of the speaker:

    The punctuation marks are various. Neither mark predominates.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; and is repeated.

    The poet used anaphora at the beginnings of some neighboring lines. The same words see, the are repeated.

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

  • summary of Psalm 8 Part 2;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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