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

He is itching,
To do something to be remembered....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: ABXccXcABXaXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 13,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1010 011000010 010 010 11000100 011011 0100 1010 011000010 100101 10 100 110
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 254
  • Average number of words per stanza: 38
  • Amount of lines: 13
  • Average number of symbols per line: 19 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 3
  • 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, something are repeated.

    The poet used anaphora at the beginnings of some neighboring lines. The same word something is repeated.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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