This is an analysis of the poem Effective Etiquette that begins with:

Representing a decadence this is...
Represents its existence, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abX acdbc Xcdece ecec faeeb fX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,5,6,4,5,2,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: enclosed rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1010010000 1010010 1001001 00110110 10101001 01010001010 101000100 1101 01 1010 0100010010 11010111 0110010 0111101 1 110110 110001 0101 1111 110110 11010010100 1100010 1010101100010 1 101011101
  • Amount of stanzas: 6
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 112
  • Average number of words per stanza: 18
  • Amount of lines: 25
  • Average number of symbols per line: 26 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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; and is repeated.

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

  • summary of Effective Etiquette;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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