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

If statements are made,
Regarding that which will be done......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXXXabbccdXdXd
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 14,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rima
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: sonnet with iambic trimeter or irregular meter
  • Metre: 01011 01011001 10 11101 111010 110100011 111001 10100 111010101 10110 100100 110001111010 101110 011010010
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 379
  • Average number of words per stanza: 60
  • Amount of lines: 14
  • Average number of symbols per line: 26 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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.

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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