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

Hil dig, vor Fane!
Korsbanner hvidt!...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: AXaXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX AXaXXXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 7,7,7,7,7,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1111 1001 111 1111 10110 10010 10111 101 10111 1111 1011 1011 1010 100101 10100 110 10010 101 1011 1001 1011010 11000 1111 10110 1011 111 1111 111111 1111 1101 0111 1001 11 1001 10111
  • Amount of stanzas: 5
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 127
  • Average number of words per stanza: 25
  • Amount of lines: 36
  • Average number of symbols per line: 17 (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 Dannebrog;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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