This is an analysis of the poem Subjectively Speaking that begins with:

Subjectively speaking,
And with a hint of objectivity......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XabXaccc cXXcccXbX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 8,9,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1000010 1001010100 111001110 01101101001 00111101000100 110010 00101001111 1110 1 110 00010111011010 1 10101011010 0101010001 11001110110001 1110001001 1110010
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 268
  • Average number of words per stanza: 46
  • Amount of lines: 17
  • 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 three dots in the poem. Readers should think of the author's idea together with the pensive speaker.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; as is repeated.

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

  • summary of Subjectively Speaking;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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