This is an analysis of the poem Personality that begins with:

Some aspire to have it.
Many do, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abbcdeeaafXXacdfdeXXaa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 22,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 101010 101 00101 10101 01001 00101 101 11011 0011 11010101 1010101 010100 010000111 110 111101 11001 1 111011 110010010 10011 1010 1000001
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 482
  • Average number of words per stanza: 87
  • Amount of lines: 22
  • Average number of symbols per line: 21 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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.

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

  • summary of Personality;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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