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

Defections.
One can expect to witness, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abXXc Xcdebbbd Xdebe abXeaa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 5,8,5,6,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 010 1101010 10100 010001000 0100100001 01100100 110 110100111 0010001 10010101 01000100010 11101001 10011010 111010110101 111010 001101001 01011100 10101001 11010110010 001001 110101001 01001101100010 11001011100 00101111101
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 199
  • Average number of words per stanza: 34
  • Amount of lines: 24
  • Average number of symbols per line: 32 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • 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 Defections;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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