This is an analysis of the poem Leave It As That that begins with:

If a giving is done with a purpose to give,
Why do some feel a need......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XXaaa bXXcc X bXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 5,5,1,3,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: sonnet with trochaic tetrameter or irregular meter
  • Metre: 001001001001 111101 00100101011 110010 00101110101 1101010 00101101011000 1001000 1111101001 1010111100010 1111110110111 1001 11100111111 11101001111
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 135
  • Average number of words per stanza: 26
  • Amount of lines: 14
  • Average number of symbols per line: 38 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 7
  • Mood of the speaker:

    The speaker asks many questions. Perhaps, he or she is in confusion.

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

  • summary of Leave It As That;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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