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  1. literarydevices.net
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    Limerick - Examples and Definition of Limerick - Literary Devices

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

  2. wikipedia.org
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    Limerick (poetry) - Wikipedia

    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 lines also rhyming with each other, but having only two feet of three syllables.

  3. parade.com
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    What Is a Limerick? 75 Funny Limerick Examples You'll Love

    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 …

  4. familyfriendpoems.com
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    16 Limerick Poems - Examples of Popular and Fun Limericks

    A limerick is a five-line cute poem with a distinctive rhythm. The rhyming scheme is AABBA with the longer first, second and fifth lines rhyming and the shorter third and fourth lines rhyming with each other.

  5. limericktime.com
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    What Is a Limerick? Definition, History, and Fun Examples Explained

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

  6. writingexplained.org
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    What is a Limerick? Definition, Examples of Limerick Poems

    Often, limerick poems are used to criticize society or behavior, express commentary or judgment, or question the status quo. Consequently, limericks have a deep history in satire.

  7. britannica.com
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    Limerick | Poem, Format, Irish, Humorous, Rhyme, & Facts

    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 …

  8. rd.com
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    Limerick Poems That Are Famous & Examples to Spark Inspiration

    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 shorter...

  9. merriam-webster.com
    https://www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › limerick

    LIMERICK Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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 poem owes its name to a group of poets from Limerick, a port city in west-central Ireland, who wrote such verses.

  10. poets.org
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    Limerick | Academy of American Poets

    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 scheme and bouncy rhythm, making it easy to memorize.

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