This is an analysis of the poem The Ones Unaware that begins with:

There is no sense in hiding.
What does one hide? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: ABC Xde Xdad ABC Xceb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,3,4,3,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1011010 1111 101 10100100 1111 10101 1010010100 110001 0101010 101101 1011010 1111 101 011 01000101 1101 011011001
  • Amount of stanzas: 5
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 78
  • Average number of words per stanza: 14
  • Amount of lines: 17
  • Average number of symbols per line: 22 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • Mood of the speaker:

    The speaker asks many questions. Perhaps, he or she is in confusion.

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

  • summary of The Ones Unaware;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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