This is an analysis of the poem Keep It And Leave that begins with:

Just because you say 'they' don't get it...
Does that mean you should be a constant reminder? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXXbXbaaXaXXaXaX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 16,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 101111110 111110010010 011110110001001010 011110110 111 1110 011001111 010111001 01111 10 110101110011 111100100111 1011011 0111 10 11
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 501
  • Average number of words per stanza: 92
  • Amount of lines: 16
  • 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.

    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 Keep It And Leave;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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