This is an analysis of the poem Accomodate Yourself that begins with:

You are here to do what?
Accomodate me? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abacXc XcXXb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 6,5,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rima
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 111011 10001 001001 101100111 011110101 11010101101 1101000 10100111 0111010010010 101111110010 111010001
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 183
  • Average number of words per stanza: 33
  • Amount of lines: 11
  • Average number of symbols per line: 32 (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; to is repeated.

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

  • summary of Accomodate Yourself;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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