This is an analysis of the poem Directive that begins with:
A directive has been taken,
To usurp all power and rule! ...
Elements of the verse: questions and answers
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- Rhyme scheme: aXbcXXbXcaXa Xa
- Stanza lengths (in strings): 12,2,
- Closest metre: iambic trimeter
- Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
- Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
- Guessed form: sonnet with iambic trimeter or irregular meter
- Metre: 00101010 01111011 100010101 11111001 01011010 0100101 1001 0100101 001011101 0101 00101 101101 10001001 01010111
- Amount of stanzas: 2
- Average number of symbols per stanza: 189
- Average number of words per stanza: 33
- Amount of lines: 14
- Average number of symbols per line: 26 (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.
If you write a school or university poetry essay, you should Include in your explanation of the poem:
- summary of Directive;
- central theme;
- idea of the verse;
- history of its creation;
- critical appreciation.
Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!
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