This is an analysis of the poem Selective Discrimination that begins with:

It's not noticed until focused upon.
And only then it is said nothing is perfect....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXbcXbdcbaXd
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 12,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rima
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 0110011001 110100110001 1111011110 110110 11101000100 1001001010 0110 00100101 100101001 10011000110 10100011 010010101
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 437
  • Average number of words per stanza: 67
  • Amount of lines: 12
  • Average number of symbols per line: 36 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • 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 Selective Discrimination;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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