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

Enthusiastic lovers of those things specific,
With a flair to brand their favorite picks wished......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XaabbcacXb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 10,
  • Closest metre: trochaic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 0101010011010 00101110011 110110010 11100010 11010011110 0111010010 0101001 11010001001101 0010010 1001001010110100
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 406
  • Average number of words per stanza: 66
  • Amount of lines: 10
  • Average number of symbols per line: 40 (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.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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