This is an analysis of the poem Ludicrous Undertaking that begins with:

Few accept their differences.
Or even respect similar philosophies....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aabc cbdd beX eaXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,3,4,
  • Closest metre: trochaic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: couplets
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 10111000 110011000100 11101001001 0001010001 111001101 10100110 001001010 001010010 010000 1101010010100 101001001 100101010 0110011001001 010010011010 101010011100010
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 139
  • Average number of words per stanza: 23
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 36 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • Mood of the speaker:

    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 Ludicrous Undertaking;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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