This is an analysis of the poem Disrespect They Have Chosen that begins with:

A correct and different image exposed,
Is not one they have been taught......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: Xabacaddc XcXbcbdcX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 9,9,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: enclosed rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 00111001001 0111101 11100001 01 10111 101010101000 01011101110 00111 1010101010110 11 101000100110010 10010010 011010 01011110 00100101 1001111 11101110010 0110100100
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 293
  • Average number of words per stanza: 45
  • Amount of lines: 18
  • Average number of symbols per line: 32 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 5
  • 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.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; that is repeated.

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

  • summary of Disrespect They Have Chosen;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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