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

When you awaken one morning,
And feeling the absence of B.S....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: AXXbc bcaXDeXe AXcbbbD
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 5,8,7,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: ballad stanza
  • Metre: 11010110 11001001 11010100 11011 0101100101 111010 1110100 11101010 1011100 010111001 0111 11000011 110101 11010110 11001001 11001010111 0110101010 101101001 1 010111001
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 209
  • Average number of words per stanza: 38
  • Amount of lines: 20
  • 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 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 Praises;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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