This is an analysis of the poem Farce that begins with:

It's not an identity
That displays the affinity....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aaXXbbXbccdddbXbXa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 18,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: couplets
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 0110100 10100100 0010011 1110101 1001110001 1111001 1000111 1111011 1001010 1001010 010101 101111 111111111 11110101 100001101 010101010 101 11010100
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 560
  • Average number of words per stanza: 95
  • Amount of lines: 18
  • Average number of symbols per line: 30 (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.

    There are many three dots in the poem. Readers should think of the author's idea together with the pensive speaker.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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