This is an analysis of the poem For Kicks that begins with:

Let me just say this for 'kicks'.
There is a reason 'why' your problems exist....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XaXa abXaX aXXbaa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,5,6,
  • Closest metre: trochaic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 1111011 10010111001 1 110010010 11000100100 01 111011010 011001011 111101011 11010101 1010001010000 01011101 001101101 1100101010010 110101011010
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 178
  • Average number of words per stanza: 32
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 35 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • 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.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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