This is an analysis of the poem Tanka 02 that begins with:

the plaintain at the veranda's edge
unfolds its coiled leaves,...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: Xaabb
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 5,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 010101001 01011 010 1101010 01101
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 122
  • Average number of words per stanza: 22
  • Amount of lines: 5
  • 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:

    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 Tanka 02;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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