This is an analysis of the poem Rite Of Passage that begins with:

They argue, cuss, fuss and fight,
As if it is a 'rite of passage'....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XXXXaXabbcc
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 11,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1101111 1000010100 0101110 0010010 1101110 111001 0111100 10100010101 11010 00111000101 11010010
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 355
  • Average number of words per stanza: 62
  • Amount of lines: 11
  • 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 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 Rite Of Passage;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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