This is an analysis of the poem Despite Sacrifices Done that begins with:

Stillness is invited in the mind of one,
Who obtains a peaceful existence......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abX abac bXc XXacc
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,4,3,5,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 10001000101 101010010 1001000111 10101101 111011 01110 010111 01000111111 0010101101 0100101101 00010010 0010111 0110101 01000100 0101001011
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 124
  • Average number of words per stanza: 21
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 32 (medium-length strings)
  • 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 Despite Sacrifices Done;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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