This is an analysis of the poem That Which Is Good that begins with:

That which is good,
And provides a wholesomemess......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXaaXXXaX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 9,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1100 101010000 101100101 0110010 1111101010 00100 001010100100 11101010 011100010100
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 295
  • Average number of words per stanza: 52
  • Amount of lines: 9
  • Average number of symbols per line: 32 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • 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 That Which Is Good;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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