This is an analysis of the poem Part Of Life that begins with:

If it appears as is to be witnessed,
When was it decided not to be wanted? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: ababXaX cacaaXa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 7,7,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: sonnet with iambic tetrameter or irregular meter
  • Metre: 0001100010 11001010010 110010001 11110001 01101011001 00101001 0101 11101010010 0010010 110100010100 0101 11010010 01110101 01110101101
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 251
  • Average number of words per stanza: 45
  • Amount of lines: 14
  • Average number of symbols per line: 35 (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.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; to, it are repeated.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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