This is an analysis of the poem Self And Identity that begins with:

It is never too late,
For one to discover self and identity....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aX XaXbXb cXXbcX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 2,6,6,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: sonnet with trochaic tetrameter or irregular meter
  • Metre: 001011 110010110100 110 111011101 11 010001 11100101 101101100001 1100001010000110 0110101 110010 101110000100 1110011101 110111001001000
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 157
  • Average number of words per stanza: 26
  • Amount of lines: 14
  • Average number of symbols per line: 33 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • Mood of the speaker:

    The punctuation marks are various. Neither mark predominates.

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

  • summary of Self And Identity;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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