This is an analysis of the poem In Relation Against that begins with:

The molecule bore a remarkable resemblance
to Elizabeth Taylor in a bikini shaving her legs....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XaXX XXaX Xa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,2,
  • Closest metre: trochaic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 0101100100010 0010010000101001 11110101010100 101001001010001 1011010100010010 1010111110010 110110110010011 0010111011111 111110011101100 00111010101010010
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 174
  • Average number of words per stanza: 29
  • Amount of lines: 10
  • Average number of symbols per line: 52 (very long strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 9
  • 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 In Relation Against;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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