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

The Poles
are within us,...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abXXcX cc a bbdX e d Xe
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 6,2,1,4,1,1,2,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: couplets
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 01 1011 10100 101 1101001 010 111011 01110 1101000 110100 110 1010 1 100111101 11011010 1111 11
  • Amount of stanzas: 7
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 43
  • Average number of words per stanza: 9
  • Amount of lines: 17
  • Average number of symbols per line: 17 (very short strings)
  • 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 The Poles;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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