This is an analysis of the poem Hollow Wallow that begins with:

Too predictable.
That hollow wallow you want followed....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abXcbdc bddaXXd
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 7,7,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rima
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: sonnet with iambic tetrameter or irregular meter
  • Metre: 10100 110101110 10101110 111 1110 11110100 011010010 111101110 001011101 1001111011 011110100 11010101 1010101101 0101101001
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 235
  • Average number of words per stanza: 38
  • Amount of lines: 14
  • Average number of symbols per line: 33 (medium-length strings)
  • 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 Hollow Wallow;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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