This is an analysis of the poem Regarded As Frivolous that begins with:

The ability to acquire and purchase things,
Should not be the impetus......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abX ccdeXX edXcab
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,6,6,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: couplets
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 0010000101101 1100100 10100101101 11110110101 1100100 1010010 01011001 01001000010 01011 1101001001 11010100 010010110100 110 101111101 100101100
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 171
  • Average number of words per stanza: 27
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 33 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 5
  • 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.

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

  • summary of Regarded As Frivolous;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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