This is an analysis of the poem Acquittal that begins with:

Intentions done,
Can not be erased to undo....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abaXbcbX defcdcef
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 8,8,
  • Closest metre: iambic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rima
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: blank verse
  • Metre: 0101 11001001 110001001010 10100010 01001101 001100010 01100111101 010010000101 0100010111001 10100010101010 1111010001 11110100010 10110011011 1110010010110 001011001010111 1101010110100100
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 334
  • Average number of words per stanza: 58
  • Amount of lines: 16
  • Average number of symbols per line: 41 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 7
  • Mood of the speaker:

    There are many three dots in the poem. Readers should think of the author's idea together with the pensive speaker.

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

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

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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