This is an analysis of the poem Reasons for Numbers that begins with:

1.
Because I exist....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XX XXX XXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 2,3,3,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1 01101 1 01110010 1111011 1 0101001011 00100101001
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 44
  • Average number of words per stanza: 9
  • Amount of lines: 9
  • Average number of symbols per line: 19 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • Mood of the speaker:

    The punctuation marks are various. Neither mark predominates.

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

  • summary of Reasons for Numbers;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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