This is an analysis of the poem Hil Dig, Vor Fane that begins with:

Hil dig, vor Fane!
Kors-Banner hvidt!...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXaXXXX XXXXXXX XaXaXXa XXXXXXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 7,7,7,7,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1111 1101 111 1111 10110 10010 1110001 101 10111 1111 1011 1011 1010 110101 1111 1010 111 1101 1111 11 11101 110 1111 11000 1010 1010 1001 1101111
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 142
  • Average number of words per stanza: 25
  • Amount of lines: 28
  • Average number of symbols per line: 19 (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 Hil Dig, Vor Fane;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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