This is an analysis of the poem Wherever They Are that begins with:

Even though the greatness is spoken,
The power of it dims and weakens....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abbbXccccabXc deedbb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 13,6,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: ballad stanza
  • Metre: 101010010 010001110 010101010 10100101010 11010101 111101 0100110 111001 00111 0101111001 110011111 101000010 11111 11101101 0101101111 01011111 10011 101001110101 111010011010
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 340
  • Average number of words per stanza: 57
  • Amount of lines: 19
  • Average number of symbols per line: 35 (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.

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

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; of, to are repeated.

    The poet used anaphora at the beginnings of some neighboring lines. The same word to is repeated.

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

  • summary of Wherever They Are;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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