This is an analysis of the poem Subliminal Feedings that begins with:

Subliminal feedings,
Inflict quick, ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: ABCAX XDeefceC ABCceC XDAEef XDAEff
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 5,8,6,6,6,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 010010 011 1011 010010 10111010 0100110100 001 101001 001101 011001 001 010 1101001 010010 011 1011 11 010 1101001 0100110100 001 010010 001 001 001001101 0100110100 001 010010 001 001 101
  • Amount of stanzas: 5
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 128
  • Average number of words per stanza: 20
  • Amount of lines: 31
  • Average number of symbols per line: 20 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 3
  • 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.

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

  • summary of Subliminal Feedings;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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