Limericks

A dromkeen limerick is a type of humorous five-line poem popularized by Australian writer Edward Lear that follows a specific rhyme scheme of AABBA. The term "dromkeen" refers to the Dromkeen National Centre for Picture Book Art in Australia, known for promoting children's literature and creativity.

A limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines that often focuses on a specific person or character, often with a witty or nonsensical punchline. Common themes include funny situations, quirky individuals, or humorous observations.

Edward Lear did not invent the limerick, but he is credited with popularizing the form. Limericks have been around for centuries, originating in Ireland. Lear's famous book "A Book of Nonsense" helped to bring limericks into mainstream literature in the 19th century.

"Looking at Your Hand" by Martin Carter explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and introspection. The poem uses the act of observing one's hand as a metaphor for reflecting on one's place in the world and understanding one's purpose. Through vivid imagery and personal reflection, Carter delves into the complexities of human existence and the search for meaning.

While limericks are often associated with Irish culture, they are not exclusively Irish. The form of a limerick, defined by its five lines and AABBA rhyme scheme, can be found in poetry from various cultures and languages.

limericks are surpose to be fun and there met to be funny.

A limerick typically contains five lines. The rhyme scheme is AABBA, consisting of three long lines and two short lines.

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There once was a lemon so sour, That it made all the fruit cower. But when life gave it zest, It proved it was the best, And now it's the citrus in power!

Here is one, it's my fav.!

Homework is not fun,

I'd rather eat my whole-wheat bun,

When I get home and look at the book,

I'd rather be caught by a big fish-hook

When tomorrow comes around,

I'd rather fall face first on the ground!

Nah, I think I'd rather drown!

Hey, my teacher is a clown!

Limericks originated in Ireland and were popularized by Edward Lear in the 19th century. Lear is often credited with popularizing the form of the limerick as it is known today, characterized by its five-line structure and humorous or nonsensical content.

Poet Edward Lear is one of the most famous writers of limericks. He was able to put words together to create some very funny pieces of nonsense verse. anwsered by cierra hufford- 4/27/12 age 11

No, but there are a few poetic devices found in Limericks like meter, rhyme scheme, rhyming couplets, and those are just some. Those should be the basic poetic devices in most/all limericks.

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Some limericks from the "Terrible Tudors" episode of Horrible Histories include ones about Henry VII, Henry VIII, and Mary I. These limericks are humorous poems that often poke fun at the historical figures and events they describe, adding a light-hearted touch to the show's storytelling.

A limerick typically consists of five lines, with a rhyme scheme of AABBA.

Each verse consists of 5 lines. The first 2 lines have to have enough syllables to be counted as 4 beats each (3 beats in which your saying something, then a 1 beat pause). The 3rd and 4th lines count as 2 beats (with little pause between), and finally there's one last line that's counted as 4 (in the same fashion as the first 2). The first, second, and fifth lines will all rhyme with each other (not with the third and fourth however), and the third and fourth lines will also rhyme (not with the 1st, 2nd, and 5th obviously). There's a famous limerick: "There once was a man from Nantucket" that shows the structure well.

There once was a fellow named Tim, Whose life was filled up to the brim. He loved to explore, Always seeking for more, A true adventurer to the rim.

Anticipating a limerick's final rhyme increases a reader's expectation by building suspense and creating a sense of playful anticipation for how the rhyme will be cleverly resolved. The rhyme scheme and rhythm of a limerick help guide the reader towards predicting the ending, leading to a satisfying conclusion when the expected rhyme is cleverly delivered. The element of surprise in the final rhyme can evoke amusement or delight, adding to the overall enjoyment of the limerick.

In limericks, meter refers to the rhythm and pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in each line. Limericks typically have a specific meter known as anapestic meter, which consists of five lines with a pattern of two short syllables followed by a long syllable. This creates a bouncy and playful rhythm that is characteristic of limericks.

Limericks are not traditionally centered. They typically consist of five lines with a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA) and a distinctive rhythm. The focus is on the rhyming pattern and humor rather than alignment.

Hickory Dickory Dock
The mouse went up the clock
The clock stroke 1
Down the mouse run
Hickory Dickory Dock

A limerick typically follows an anapestic meter, which involves five lines with a strict rhyme scheme (AABBA). The first, second, and fifth lines are longer and tend to have three metrical feet, while the third and fourth lines are shorter with only two metrical feet.

No, limericks do not have to be happy. They can have various tones, including humor, satire, or even darker themes. The key characteristic of a limerick is its structure of five lines with a specific rhyme scheme and rhythm.

Sure! One example could be:

"There once was a man from Berkelium, Who found some Plutonium and Helium, He mixed them together, Creating bad weather, And ended up with a big delirium."