This is an analysis of the poem Living In A Circus that begins with:

Divorce should rhyme with happiness,
Instead of remorse and having regrets....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aabXbbcXbcX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 11,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 01110100 0100111001 11111 011101 0100101011001 11010 01110110111 101100010010 11110 11 1110010110
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 369
  • Average number of words per stanza: 62
  • Amount of lines: 11
  • Average number of symbols per line: 33 (medium-length strings)
  • 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.

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

  • summary of Living In A Circus;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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