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

Known!
Rehashed, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXBacXXda cXbada XBeeeea
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 9,6,7,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1 100 110101 011101 10101111 10101010111 11 110 0111001 11100001 00101 0100110 010010 110011 1 100 110101 01001011 010011101 0010101111 01 1111010
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 171
  • Average number of words per stanza: 28
  • Amount of lines: 22
  • Average number of symbols per line: 23 (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 Dazed;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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