Which humorous verse form is known for three long lines and two short lines in an aabba rhyme?

Which humorous verse form is known for three long lines and two short lines in an aabba rhyme?

• A. Haiku
• B. Limerick
• C. Couplet
• D. Sonnet

Answer: (B)

A limerick is a humorous five-line verse that follows an aabba rhyme pattern. The first, second, and fifth lines share the same rhyme and are typically longer, while the middle two lines are shorter and use a different rhyme. This structure creates the playful rhythm and punchline delivery characteristic of limericks, making them the classic humorous verse form described. Haiku, by contrast, has three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern and usually focuses on nature rather than rhyme. A couplet consists of two lines that rhyme, not five. A sonnet has fourteen lines with a fixed rhyme scheme and structure, not five lines in an aabba pattern.

A limerick is a humorous five-line verse that follows an aabba rhyme pattern. The first, second, and fifth lines share the same rhyme and are typically longer, while the middle two lines are shorter and use a different rhyme. This structure creates the playful rhythm and punchline delivery characteristic of limericks, making them the classic humorous verse form described.

Haiku, by contrast, has three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern and usually focuses on nature rather than rhyme. A couplet consists of two lines that rhyme, not five. A sonnet has fourteen lines with a fixed rhyme scheme and structure, not five lines in an aabba pattern.