Limerick
A limerick is a humorous five-line poem with a distinctive rhyming scheme (AABBA). It often features a single character, place, or situation, and the punchline, frequently found in the last line, creates a comedic effect through wordplay, absurdity, or a surprising twist. Limericks are known for their lighthearted and often nonsensical content, adhering to a specific rhythmic structure, typically anapestic meter (two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable). They are widely popular for their brevity, accessibility, and ability to elicit laughter.
Limerick meaning with examples
- There once was a fellow named Kyle,
Whose smile could go on for a mile.
He'd laugh at a joke,
'Til his stomach just broke,
And then go back and laugh for a while.
- A baker named Stan, quite astute,
Made cakes that were covered in fruit.
With plums and with pear,
Beyond all compare,
They were certainly lovely to boot.
- A student named Alice named Sue,
Who'd always know what she must do.
She'd always succeed,
In answering the creed,
Then quickly she learned something new.
- There once was a cat and a mouse,
Who lived in the same small house.
The cat chased the mouse,
Throughout the whole house,
Then made the mouse as his spouse.