This is an analysis of the poem Keeping It Real that begins with:

Keeping it real.
So much so it sizzles, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXXXXbXXcdebfXXcdafefb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 22,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1001 111010 1101 111 101010110101 01110101100 111111000 00101010100 0 110 111100111 10101011 10101011 111011111001 101011010 10 1110 0011 0101101010000 111 001101 11010000
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 609
  • Average number of words per stanza: 119
  • Amount of lines: 22
  • Average number of symbols per line: 27 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 5
  • 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.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; it, to are repeated.

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

  • summary of Keeping It Real;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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