This is an analysis of the poem Under Construction that begins with:

If you believe something is being done...
What difference is it if there isn't? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXXbaXXbX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 9,
  • Closest metre: trochaic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 0101100101 1100000100 1110001011 000010010 110110110010 100101001000 1101110 0100111010 110010110
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 344
  • Average number of words per stanza: 58
  • Amount of lines: 9
  • Average number of symbols per line: 37 (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.

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

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

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