This is an analysis of the poem 'Thigh Ignition' that begins with:

Ms Grimslee?
Have you had too much to drink? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XaXabc XXcXb cdX XdX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 6,5,3,3,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 11 1111101 1111010101 1100101000111 111 0110011 11101101101 1110 0001010110011 111011 11010111011010 011 01110011 0010100 111100001001100 1101011 0011010
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 141
  • Average number of words per stanza: 26
  • Amount of lines: 17
  • Average number of symbols per line: 32 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • 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.

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

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

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

  • summary of 'Thigh Ignition';
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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