This is an analysis of the poem Ostracized And Shunned that begins with:

There are some still clinging onto delusions sent.
To prevent a reality for them is meant....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aaXXXa bcac dXbdb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 6,4,5,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 111110100101 001001001001 1110101101 0101010 01111110000 01001010101 1010101 10010001100 11000111011 0011100 111011111 1011001 110101010 100001 01001101
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 192
  • Average number of words per stanza: 32
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 38 (medium-length strings)
  • 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 Ostracized And Shunned;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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