This is an analysis of the poem From Behind Podiums that begins with:

Now that scholars have declared this crisis official,
They gather to discuss agendas to address it! ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XXaaabaccabXaabcc
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 17,
  • Closest metre: trochaic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1110101010010 1100010100110 011111011 01010100101001010 0100010001100 111110010101 11111110101010 11011 1010101 11001011010 01101 1010101 011010010 1101010110010 0111101 1010110001 1110101010
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 730
  • Average number of words per stanza: 115
  • Amount of lines: 17
  • Average number of symbols per line: 42 (strings are more long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 7
  • 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.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; to, they are repeated.

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

  • summary of From Behind Podiums;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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