This is an analysis of the poem Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life - Maxim 03 that begins with:

Knowledge is for the cherishing of religion, not for amassing wealth.
Who sold abstinence, knowledge and piety ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: X XX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 1,2,
  • Closest metre: trochaic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 100101000010110101 11100101100 10100110101
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 81
  • Average number of words per stanza: 13
  • Amount of lines: 3
  • Average number of symbols per line: 56 (very long 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 Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life - Maxim 03;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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