This is an analysis of the poem Psalm 94 Part 1 that begins with:

v.1,2,7-14
C. M.... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XXa abab Xaaa cdcd ebeb afaf gege
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,4,4,4,4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 11 11 101110011010010 11010101 1001101 110100111 110101 111111110 100101 11011111 111111 111010111 1111010 01111101 0101010 10110101 110101 11000111 110111 10011101 100101 11011101 110111 11011101 101101 11000100 111001
  • Amount of stanzas: 7
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 124
  • Average number of words per stanza: 22
  • Amount of lines: 27
  • Average number of symbols per line: 31 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • 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; their, thy are repeated.

    The poet used anaphora at the beginnings of some neighboring lines. The same word let is repeated.

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

  • summary of Psalm 94 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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