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

Why is icecream called icecream?
Instead of what it is? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XXXXXaa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 7,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 101001100 010100 1101 010101100 010101000101 10101000 100010001110
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 227
  • Average number of words per stanza: 40
  • Amount of lines: 7
  • Average number of symbols per line: 32 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • Mood of the speaker:

    The speaker asks many questions. Perhaps, he or she is in confusion.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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