This is an analysis of the poem Ye Olde Asses Inn that begins with:

There is an inn where they would meet
For crumpets and a spot of tea....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XXaaXabX ccbXbac
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 8,7,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 10111111 11010101 01000111 010100101 01110111 010101111 110101011 010110101 11101 1010111 1011 10010010101 10101110000101 010010101 11100110100
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 269
  • Average number of words per stanza: 48
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • 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 is repeated.

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

  • summary of Ye Olde Asses Inn;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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