This is an analysis of the poem Psalm 89 Part 6 that begins with:

v.47ff
L. M.... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: Xaa bbXX ccdd bXee ccff
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,4,4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: couplets
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1 11 01001101001 01011101 11111101 10011101 10010101 11111101 11111011 101110111 11111101 100110001 111101010 11011101 11010101 1100101101 10010101 11010011 01111101
  • Amount of stanzas: 5
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 130
  • Average number of words per stanza: 23
  • Amount of lines: 19
  • Average number of symbols per line: 34 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • Mood of the speaker:

    The speaker asks many questions. Perhaps, he or she is in confusion.

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

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

  • summary of Psalm 89 Part 6;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

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