This is an analysis of the poem Just So that begins with:

JUST let the Owl of Evil howl!
To mourners of each rank and station,...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abaX abab X
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,1,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 11010101 010011110 11110101 110111100 110010001 0110101010 11110101 110101010 1
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 101
  • Average number of words per stanza: 18
  • Amount of lines: 9
  • Average number of symbols per line: 33 (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 Just So;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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