This is an analysis of the poem Values '67 that begins with:

Pass by citizen
don't look left or right...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abcdXdeXeXaXbcc X dX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 15,1,2,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 11100 11111 11111101 011010010 010 1010110 101110 110001011 10101 1001001 111100 11101 111010 11 1 10 10000100010 101010
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 142
  • Average number of words per stanza: 26
  • Amount of lines: 18
  • Average number of symbols per line: 23 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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 Values '67;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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