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

It would be great
If the truth...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: ABacdedfcgeaXgXgABacafdXXX X fX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 26,1,2,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 0101 001 11100101 011010100100 10101101 101 011101 10111010 010000 0100111 10110010 001011 000110001 101 11 1 0101 001 111011 00100 1100110100 111111 0110110001 01110001 10100 1100101011010 11100101 11 10
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 230
  • Average number of words per stanza: 41
  • Amount of lines: 29
  • Average number of symbols per line: 23 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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