This is an analysis of the poem Peace On Earth that begins with:

The Archer is wake!
The Swan is flying! ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XaBaCD XaBaeD XaBaXaBaeCD
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 6,6,11,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: limerick
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 01001 01010 1011 110010 1010010 111011 01101 010010 1011 11110 1 111011 0101 0111010 1011 11010 01010 0100100 1011 010100 1 1010010 111011
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 168
  • Average number of words per stanza: 27
  • Amount of lines: 23
  • Average number of symbols per line: 21 (very short strings)
  • 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 Peace On Earth;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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