This is an analysis of the poem Until that begins with:

Until is similar to between.
'Between what? '...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: a X XX X b X abX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 1,1,2,1,1,1,3,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 010100001 1011 1011 101 1011 01001 100101 1101101 1001101010 11101
  • Amount of stanzas: 7
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 30
  • Average number of words per stanza: 6
  • Amount of lines: 10
  • Average number of symbols per line: 21 (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 Until;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

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