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

Insulted?
Not! ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abCbXaaa aaaXXX abCaab Xccbb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 8,6,6,5,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 010 1 11011 1110 001010 1111010 00101 0111 11111 101101 11010011 11010001 010010 01011 010 1 11011 1 1111 1010 101001 101001 111110101 1011 001110
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 125
  • Average number of words per stanza: 23
  • Amount of lines: 25
  • Average number of symbols per line: 19 (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 Insulted;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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