This is an analysis of the poem In Fits that begins with:

Mine!
Even in the giving of it, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abXb aXcXc adddXeXff abdfeXfb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,5,9,8,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: couplets
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1 10001000 11111 01001 1 1101 110111 0100010 011001 1 10100 1001 1010 001010110 11000100 11100 111011 01101 11010111101 00 1101111110 101011 01 10100101 101001110 01001
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 149
  • Average number of words per stanza: 26
  • Amount of lines: 26
  • Average number of symbols per line: 22 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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.

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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