This is an analysis of the poem One That Remains Inquisitive that begins with:

I do not sit in contemplation to 'do'.
However......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XXaXXX XXXXbb aXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 6,6,3,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 11110101001 110 110101 01010111010 00101101010 0010100110 11 001011 111010100 010100101 0100111101 0111101101001 01 1010111 1010001000101
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 161
  • Average number of words per stanza: 28
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 31 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • 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.

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

  • summary of One That Remains Inquisitive;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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