This is an analysis of the poem Disaster Sprees that begins with:

For the moment at least,
It looks as if there's been a freeze, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abXcb cbbb cccXcaXcX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 5,4,9,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: ballad stanza
  • Metre: 101011 01101001 1101101 1100101 0101 101110 0101011 10101100 1101100101 010010010101 111011010101 010010010 1111101 110110010101 1101001 0010111 11010101 11001110100
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 205
  • Average number of words per stanza: 36
  • Amount of lines: 18
  • Average number of symbols per line: 33 (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.

If you write a school or university poetry essay, you should Include in your explanation of the poem:

  • summary of Disaster Sprees;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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