This is an analysis of the poem The 'Kentucky' that begins with:

Here's to her who bears the name
Of our State;... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: ABABcccddE X bfbfbbbggE X ABABhhhffE
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 10,1,10,1,10,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1001101 011 1010001 011 0010101 1110101 1110101 001 11101110101 100 1 1001101 101 0110101 101 1111101 1010101 1010101 111 00101010001 100 1 1001101 011 1010001 011 1010101 1111101 1010101 101 00100010101 100
  • Amount of stanzas: 5
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 153
  • Average number of words per stanza: 30
  • Amount of lines: 36
  • Average number of symbols per line: 20 (very short strings)
  • 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.

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

  • summary of The 'Kentucky';
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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