Definition of Limericks
How do you define Limericks? What is the definition of Limericks?
The definition of Limericks is as follows:
Definition of Limericks
Limericks are short sometimes bawdy, humorous poems
of consisting of five
Anapaestic
lines. Lines 1, 2, and 5 of a Limerick have seven to
ten syllables and rhyme with one another. Lines 3
and 4 have five to seven syllables and also rhyme
with each other. Edward Lear is famous for his Book
of Nonsense which included the poetry form of
Limericks.
Example of Limericks
There are many examples of different types of poetry. An example
of Limericks can be found in the poetic work of Edward Lear.
Example
of Limericks
Limerick
from the Book of Nonsense
by
Edward Lear
There
was an Old Man with a gong,
Who bumped at it all day long;
But they called out, 'O law!
You're a horrid old bore!'
So they smashed that Old Man with a gong.
Forms of Poetry and Literary Terms
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Definition of Poetry
Poetry is piece of literature written by a poet in meter or
verse expressing various emotions which are expressed by the use
of variety of techniques including metaphors, similes and
onomatopoeia. The emphasis on the aesthetics of language and the
use of techniques such as repetition, meter and rhyme are what
are commonly used to distinguish poetry from prose. Poems often make heavy use of imagery and word
association to quickly convey emotions. An example of Limericks is
detailed above.
Structure of Poetry
The structure used in poems varies with different types of
poetry and can be seen in the above example of Limericks. The structural elements include the line, couplet,
strophe and stanza. Poets combine the use of language and a
specific structure to create imaginative and expressive work.
The structure used in some Poetry types are also used when
considering the visual effect of a finished poem. The structure
of many types of poetry result in groups of lines on the
page which enhance the poem's composition.
Limericks
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