This is an analysis of the poem Giddy Fit that begins with:

Suddenly a wilting blooms,
When a meeting that is right...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abcdbdXb acacbXXd eXedbbXb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 8,8,8,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1000101 1010101 1101 1110 10101 1001001 1011010 10100101 1100110 1010101 010011101 011010111 1011110 0101110 00110101 110100111 11101010101 01001110001 0101101011 11010010 1010100100100 1001001001 1100101001 010011010010
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 269
  • Average number of words per stanza: 46
  • Amount of lines: 24
  • Average number of symbols per line: 33 (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.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; to is repeated.

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

  • summary of Giddy Fit;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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