Which of the following best describes the rhythm of a limerick?

Syllabic

Irregular

Trochaic tetrameter

Anapestic meter

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Answer

D. Anapestic meter

Solution:

Limericks typically follow anapestic meter, characterized by two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable. The other rhythm types do not reflect typical limerick structure.

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