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

It's all about you?
Shouldn't you be giving up on that notion? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abcdXdcAefbfXeggAfa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 19,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rima
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 01011 10101011110 1111001 00100101 11101010 11 11 011 11110100101010 11111010 11011110 01010100010100 110100111 01010 110101111 1 011 1111011 11011
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 526
  • Average number of words per stanza: 99
  • Amount of lines: 19
  • Average number of symbols per line: 27 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • 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.

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

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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