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nonsense verseHumorous or whimsical verse that features absurd characters and actions and often contains evocative but meaningless words coined for the verse. It is unlike the ritualistic gibberish of children's counting-out rhymes in that it makes such words sound purposeful. It differs from other comic verse in its resistance to any rational or allegorical interpretation. Most nonsense verse has been written for children and is modern, dating from the beginning of the 19th century. Examples include Edward Lear's Book of Nonsense (1846), Lewis Carroll's “Jabberwocky” (1871), and Hilaire Belloc's Bad Child's Book of Beasts (1896). See also limerick. |
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2001), Ravishankar writes nonsense verse to the art of Anita Leutwiler, a Swiss artist who creates stunning quilt work from Indian textiles. Carryl was a master of nonsense verse around the turn of the century: Santore's award-winning drawings bring this simple poem to life and invite even non-rhyme kids to appreciate. 5 When students begin drafting their limericks, remind them that even though limericks are considered nonsense verse, they do make sense. |
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