This is an analysis of the poem Girirajasuta Tanaya that begins with:

Ragam : bangALa
Thalam : dEshAdi...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: X X XX XX XX X X X X
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 1,1,2,2,2,1,1,1,1,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 10010 10100 100 100000100100 10000 100010001000100000100000 100 100010001000010001000010000001010001001000000 10 110010001001011101 0111111010010010011110101001 11001010111100101010100101100101011110101100100100110101000101
  • Amount of stanzas: 9
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 77
  • Average number of words per stanza: 12
  • Amount of lines: 12
  • Average number of symbols per line: 58 (very long strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 9
  • 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.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; of, o, king, like, one, you are repeated.

If you write a school or university poetry essay, you should Include in your explanation of the poem:

  • summary of Girirajasuta Tanaya;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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