This is an analysis of the poem Histrionics that begins with:

Histrionics...
Considered theatrical and deliberate....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XabcdaeXddcfXefXe bca X
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 17,3,1,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: enclosed rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1010 010010010100 1111 01101000101 11010100001 110010010001 101 1111010 1111001 0100101011 11101000010 1010110101001 1111 1101 110010 1100111 01111 0101 101100 100100 11100
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 200
  • Average number of words per stanza: 33
  • Amount of lines: 22
  • Average number of symbols per line: 26 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 5
  • Mood of the speaker:

    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 Histrionics;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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