This is an analysis of the poem Mindless Trappings that begins with:

You've allowed that to happen.
As if any excuse used, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abXbaXXXbb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 10,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1011010 1010011 10001010101 1101101101 11101 110111 111101110101 011010 111010001 01111
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 312
  • Average number of words per stanza: 58
  • Amount of lines: 10
  • 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.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; i is repeated.

    The poet used anaphora at the beginnings of some neighboring lines. The same word i is repeated.

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

  • summary of Mindless Trappings;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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