This is an analysis of the poem Out Of Tune that begins with:

When I said 'no'
To your question, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XaXabcXcdXXdbcca
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 16,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rima
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1111 0110 0101010001 10101001 10011011 10111101 1 11010101 11000100 1 111 11 1110111 1111001 110111101 111101
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 374
  • Average number of words per stanza: 72
  • Amount of lines: 16
  • Average number of symbols per line: 22 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 5
  • 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.

    The speaker asks many questions. Perhaps, he or she is in confusion.

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

  • summary of Out Of Tune;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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