This is an analysis of the poem Work. that begins with:

For thyself work, not for another, so
'Tis possible; else all thy worth is his...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXaXXXXXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 9,
  • Closest metre: iambic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: blank verse
  • Metre: 1101110101 1100111100 1101010110 0110001111 11110011110 1111010111 1111010100 01011101001 1101010100
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 369
  • Average number of words per stanza: 70
  • Amount of lines: 9
  • Average number of symbols per line: 40 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 8
  • 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 Work.;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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