The standard form of a limerick is a stanza of five lines, with the first, second and fifth rhyming with one another and having three feet of three syllables each; and the shorter third and fourth …

A limerick is a poem, often humorous in nature, that consists of five lines in a single stanza with a rhyme scheme of AABBA.

Mar 11, 2025 · What Is a Limerick? A limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines. These silly rhymes were made famous by a man named Edward Leer, an Englishman who wrote The …

limerick, a popular form of short, humorous verse that is often nonsensical and frequently ribald. It consists of five lines, rhyming aabba. The dominant meter is anapestic, with two metrical feet …

What a limerick is and learn about its history, structure, and humorous appeal. Explore classic examples and tips for writing your limericks.

Sep 21, 2024 · What is a limerick, anyway? Limerick poems follow a strict structure: five lines, in which the first, second and fifth lines are longer and rhyme, while the third and fourth lines are …

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An ancient city where the River Shannon meets the Wild Atlantic Way, Limerick is quirky, arty and utterly individual.

Dec 4, 2016 · A limerick is a short, humorous (and frequently bawdy) five-line poem with a rhyme scheme of aabba. While the origins of this type of verse are unknown, some believe that the …

The limerick is often comical, nonsensical, and sometimes even lewd form popular in children's literature. Composed of five lines or five-line stanzas, the limerick adheres to a strict rhyme …