This is an analysis of the poem Soldier Freddy that begins with:

Soldier Freddy
was never ready,...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aaXaaa XXaaX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 6,5,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1010 11010 11010 0110 11110 110 11 11010 011101101100101111010110 10 01010
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 121
  • Average number of words per stanza: 21
  • Amount of lines: 11
  • Average number of symbols per line: 21 (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 Soldier Freddy;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

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