This is an analysis of the poem Miraculous that begins with:

Somehow...
It has remained, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abbcXd Xd aeef c aXebabfc eXXa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 6,2,4,1,8,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 11 0101 10 010011 10010011 01010100 011 10101000 111 010101 0110001 101111 10110100111010 11 101 10100101 00111010 11 11001 1010101 1111 0010010100 111011001011 111 11
  • Amount of stanzas: 6
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 97
  • Average number of words per stanza: 16
  • Amount of lines: 25
  • Average number of symbols per line: 23 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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