This is an analysis of the poem G.A.M.E.S. that begins with:

Getting attention made easier in steps.
These games preyed upon victims......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXb Xcdca dXcbebe
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,5,7,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 10010110001 1110110 111101001 10 010 1 1000 1 110110 1011110 11000101 11101 110001 1101 1010101001
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 114
  • Average number of words per stanza: 19
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 22 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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 G.A.M.E.S.;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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