This is an analysis of the poem Suffocating that begins with:

The clock...
With loud sounds...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XaXbbaXabXcXdcXd
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 16,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 01 011 0110 11010 11101 1110 101 10110 1101 10 0111 1010001 11101 1111 1010001 111101
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 313
  • Average number of words per stanza: 53
  • Amount of lines: 16
  • Average number of symbols per line: 19 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 3
  • 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.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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