This is an analysis of the poem Of Those Insecurities Kept Encouraged that begins with:

If all one knows,
Is a superficial existence......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abcX cbaX dcdX aXXd
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 0111 001010010 1110100 1111101 00100100 1101010 01100110 1010000010101 1101011100 100100100 01010010011 01101001010010 1001 11011 11010111
  • Amount of stanzas: 5
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 95
  • Average number of words per stanza: 16
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 31 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 5
  • 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.

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

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

  • summary of Of Those Insecurities Kept Encouraged;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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