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

Because the storm has stript us bare
Of all things but the thing we are,... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aabbc ddeec bbffc
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 5,5,5,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: couplets
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 01011111 01110111 011101011 111100101 0101110111 01111101 10010101 11010001 01000111 0111110111 01110101 11110101 11000101 01010111 0111010101
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 174
  • Average number of words per stanza: 33
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 34 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 7
  • 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 To The End;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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