This is an analysis of the poem Mystery Hunt that begins with:

The only game there is
In a place small enough to play it......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abcadeaeXbbcd
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 13,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 010110 001101010 0011010100 1011101 0101010 10001001 01010010 111101 010011101 0110101001 110110011110 101010011 0101010
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 431
  • Average number of words per stanza: 78
  • Amount of lines: 13
  • Average number of symbols per line: 32 (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 Mystery Hunt;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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