Limericks

Limericks

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English

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a limerick?

Back

A limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many lines does a limerick have?

Back

5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?

Back

The rhyme scheme of a limerick is AABBA.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which lines of a limerick must rhyme together?

Back

Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme with each other, and lines 3 and 4 rhyme with each other.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the typical meter of a limerick?

Back

Limericks typically have a meter of anapestic or amphibrachic, often with three feet in lines 1, 2, and 5, and two feet in lines 3 and 4.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a word that rhymes with 'cat'?

Back

Hat.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a limerick?

Back

Limericks are often used for humorous or whimsical expression.

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