This is an analysis of the poem Rules Of Engagement that begins with:
Since neither of us are committed,
To continue our relationship....
Elements of the verse: questions and answers
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- Rhyme scheme: aXbca XXdX efce X cbbgdge Xahhf
- Stanza lengths (in strings): 5,4,4,1,7,5,
- Closest metre: iambic trimeter
- Сlosest rhyme: enclosed rhyme
- Сlosest stanza type: tercets
- Guessed form: unknown form
- Metre: 110011010 001010101 11011111 101010001111 1010 1 111101 1111001 1100 111110100 1011110 010010 110001 110001111 10 1011 110110101 0111110001 10111 10011011 110111 111110 110011 10101111 10101101010 11111
- Amount of stanzas: 6
- Average number of symbols per stanza: 122
- Average number of words per stanza: 23
- Amount of lines: 26
- 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.
If you write a school or university poetry essay, you should Include in your explanation of the poem:
- summary of Rules Of Engagement;
- central theme;
- idea of the verse;
- history of its creation;
- critical appreciation.
Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!
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