This is an analysis of the poem Fresh Tidbits that begins with:

I wouldn't call them preferences.
That's too severe! ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXXXaXXX XX X
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 8,2,1,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 110101000 1101 1110110 10110100101 011010100 100011010 1010100 111 101000 10100100 101111
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 109
  • Average number of words per stanza: 17
  • Amount of lines: 11
  • Average number of symbols per line: 29 (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.

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

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