This is an analysis of the poem More Elusive that begins with:

A fallen leaf can not be revived,
Or returned to thrive on a disgarding tree....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXaabbXabXXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 12,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 010111001 10101101001 0110100100010 1101010 1110101101001 110100 1101011010 01011111110 11110110 0110010 010001010001 111010
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 451
  • Average number of words per stanza: 74
  • Amount of lines: 12
  • Average number of symbols per line: 37 (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 More Elusive;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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