This is an analysis of the poem Grammarotics that begins with:

The angle of delight is best
achieved while rubbing ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: ab cd de ca ee eX Xd ab Xd X
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,1,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 01000101 01110 010010 01001010 101011 11001 11000010 001010 001001 1010 00101010 01001000 0100110 00010001 1010001 010100 10010 10011 0010100
  • Amount of stanzas: 10
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 42
  • Average number of words per stanza: 7
  • Amount of lines: 19
  • Average number of symbols per line: 22 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 3
  • 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 Grammarotics;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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