Understanding Limericks and Nursery Rhymes

Understanding Limericks and Nursery Rhymes

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video tutorial by Gill at engVid introduces limericks, a type of comic poem known for its simple, humorous, and often nonsensical nature. The tutorial explains the rhyme scheme and rhythm pattern typical of limericks, using examples like the nursery rhyme 'Hickory Dickory Dock' and a 19th-century limerick by Edward Lear. It also discusses how some limericks break traditional rules for comedic effect. Viewers are encouraged to write their own limericks and participate in a related quiz.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a limerick primarily known for?

Its use in epic poetry

Its humorous and nonsensical nature

Its historical significance

Its complex structure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the tone of a limerick?

Formal and rigid

Light-hearted and amusing

Melancholic and somber

Serious and reflective

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of nursery rhymes like 'Hickory Dickory Dock'?

To teach complex vocabulary

To entertain with rhythm and rhyme

To convey historical events

To provide moral lessons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the nursery rhyme 'Hickory Dickory Dock', what action does the mouse take?

Sings a song

Jumps over the moon

Hides under the bed

Runs up the clock

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the rhyme scheme of a typical limerick?

ABBA

AABBA

ABAB

AABB

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many strong beats are typically found in the first and last lines of a limerick?

Four

Three

Two

One

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of Edward Lear's limerick about the old man with a beard?

The man's long journey

The man's musical talent

The man's love for nature

The man's fear of birds

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