This is an analysis of the poem Deceptive Means that begins with:

What will happen when truth finally descends?
How will it be fought againgst......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXbXbcdeb fcfXX dfaeeaXcbX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 9,5,10,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 10101110001 1000110 11011101 1010 110111101 110110 11111 100110 11101100 11001010110 111010 1101110 10000 0111010110 011010101 1110101001 0101001 101010010 10 101010001 1100110010100 10101101101 010110 1111010101
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 281
  • Average number of words per stanza: 44
  • Amount of lines: 24
  • Average number of symbols per line: 34 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • 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 Deceptive Means;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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