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

Few that do things done unknown,
Often find they are on their own! ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aaXaba cbXddccdX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 6,9,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 1111101 10111111 101110100 0001 101010001 1101110001 1110101 1111 1101 11011111 11001 11110111 01101010 10010100111 0111001
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 244
  • Average number of words per stanza: 41
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 32 (medium-length strings)
  • 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 Few;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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