This is an analysis of the poem Solid Is This Knowledge that begins with:

Phased out!
From admission and conditions, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: ABAA C ABAA BDA EFC BDA C ABAA EFCDA Xc
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,1,4,3,3,3,1,4,5,2,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 11 00101010 01 111 1100010 11 00101010 01 111 1111110 11 111 1101010001010 110101 10011110 1111110 11 111 1100010 11 00101010 01 111 1101010001010 110101 10011110 11 111 1 100010
  • Amount of stanzas: 10
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 66
  • Average number of words per stanza: 12
  • Amount of lines: 30
  • Average number of symbols per line: 21 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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.

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  • summary of Solid Is This Knowledge;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

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