This is an analysis of the poem Refreshing Visions that begins with:

When an opportunity comes,
To break down a barrier...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXbbXbbcbcXdXdXdddXaaa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 22,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 11101001 0110100 11101011 0101 001 111110 0010101010 0100100 1000110001 010100100 0010001011 1000010101 101001010100 00100101001010 111010011 10101101 0100010010 0011100101 11000101 10101 0101 001010
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 695
  • Average number of words per stanza: 104
  • Amount of lines: 22
  • Average number of symbols per line: 31 (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.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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