This is an analysis of Epigram - Yes, Every Poet Is A Fool by Matthew Prior.

Yes, every poet is a fool;
By demonstration, Ned can show it:…

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Structure

  • Rhyme scheme: abab
  • Stanza lengths: 4,
  • Metre: 110010001 110101110 10110101 1100100010
  • Closest metre: trochaic pentameter
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Stanzas: 1
  • Lines: 4