This is an analysis of the poem Embellished By Desire that begins with:

Does a greatness exist,
To remind itself that's what it is? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abaXX aacbX XbX cX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 5,5,3,2,
  • Closest metre: trochaic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 101001 001011100 100100010001 0101001 00010 11010000 110010 111010011010 1101001010 10110101010 110101001 110101101010 1011011001010100 1101010 0101010000
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 131
  • Average number of words per stanza: 22
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 34 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • 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; it is repeated.

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

  • summary of Embellished By Desire;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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