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by Max Power on August 23rd, 2006

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What makes a limerick a limerick?

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  • by Rannic on August 24th, 2006

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    There are five lines. The first, second, and fifth rhyme with each other, as do the third and fourth. They also have a rhythm to them, and syllable wise, they typically go 9-9-6-6-9, although that's not a strict rule... just stay close and make sure the third and fourth lines are notably shorter than the others.

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  • by Anonymous on September 11th, 2006

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    A limerick is one kind of a rhyme
    Of a type that you've heard over time
    They're not often haughty
    But frequently quite naughty
    And you'll never hear one from a mime.

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