This is an analysis of the poem 'Da Troof And Only 'Da Troof that begins with:

When it's spoken and should be understood,
For what it is......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXXbXXaaca XX dcdbaaacXaa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 10,2,11,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1010110101 1100 01 10010010 011111000 1111 01110101 1010011 101101 1001011 1111011 111 111001101 10001 0111 011010 1101 0110010 0001010111001 1100100011 10101100 10010111 1011101001
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 219
  • Average number of words per stanza: 38
  • Amount of lines: 23
  • Average number of symbols per line: 28 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 5
  • 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 'Da Troof And Only 'Da Troof;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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