This is an analysis of the poem Incompetent He Is that begins with:

I don't care what he does,
Or how he does it...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXbabaX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 7,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: ballad stanza
  • Metre: 111111 11110 00111001 010010 1100100101 010111111 01111111
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 216
  • Average number of words per stanza: 43
  • Amount of lines: 7
  • Average number of symbols per line: 30 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • 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; he is repeated.

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

  • summary of Incompetent He Is;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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