This is an analysis of the poem Subjective Objectivity that begins with:

Shallow.
Too hollow to perceive...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXbXcadeXXceXebbda
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 18,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: enclosed rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 10 110001 1100111 111011 0101010 10 111001010 01011 10101 0101 010001101010 01000101011 001010100 101110101 01001001010011 11001110 0111100101 01001010010
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 567
  • Average number of words per stanza: 85
  • Amount of lines: 18
  • Average number of symbols per line: 31 (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.

    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 Subjective Objectivity;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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