This is an analysis of the poem Use Me that begins with:

I am the subject of this vortex,
Swirling in a whirlwind......

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abcdd Xc XcceccbXe cXXX XcacFcFcXFce
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 5,2,9,4,12,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: enclosed rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 110010010 100011 10101 010010 1010 001010 0110101 1100100 1101 01010010 111110010 01 101000111001 1110 10010001 10 1100001 10111 01011 100111 010011010 110111 11010010 100010010 11 01111001 11 1010010111 11001010 11 11010 1010
  • Amount of stanzas: 5
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 161
  • Average number of words per stanza: 28
  • Amount of lines: 32
  • Average number of symbols per line: 24 (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.

    There are many three dots in the poem. Readers should think of the author's idea together with the pensive speaker.

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

  • summary of Use Me;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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