This is an analysis of the poem Minstrel Man that begins with:

Because my mouth
Is wide with laughter...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: ABcdXbXd ABXecdXe
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 8,8,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 0111 01010 111 0101 1111 11010 11111 11 0111 01010 1111 1101 0111 11010 1111 11
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 135
  • Average number of words per stanza: 28
  • Amount of lines: 16
  • Average number of symbols per line: 16 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 3
  • Mood of the speaker:

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

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

  • summary of Minstrel Man;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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