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

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Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXb Xcc cdd deX adb cXd fef eXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 111 111 10 11 11 01 111 011 11 11 101 1101 1 11 01 11 0100 10 11 111 111 01 101 001
  • Amount of stanzas: 8
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 34
  • Average number of words per stanza: 7
  • Amount of lines: 31
  • Average number of symbols per line: 8 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 2
  • 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 Language;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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