Question

rhyme scheme, length and subject matter. two poetic forms are limericks and haikus. the origin of the limerick is unknown, but these humorous poems became popular in england in the 19th century, when edward lears a book of nonsense was printed. limericks have five lines that rhyme aabba, and theyre sometimes rude or vulgar to the point of obscenity. haikus are another type of short poem, containing only three lines and 17 syllables. they are traditional to japan and dont have a specific rhyme scheme or meter. haikus are usually observations about nature or the seasons. according to the passage, what is one major difference between haikus and limericks? choose one option a the ways in which they rhyme b the number of verbs used in them c the kinds of people who read them d the types of books in which they appear

Explanation:

The passage states that limericks have a rhyme scheme (AABBA), while haikus "don't have a specific rhyme scheme". This clearly indicates a difference in how they rhyme. Options B (number of verbs), C (kinds of people), and D (types of books) are not mentioned in the text as differences between the two poetic forms.

Answer:

A. the ways in which they rhyme