What's the difference between limerick and ordinary poetry?

1, different start times

Limerick originated from people in the Tang Dynasty, and poetry can be traced back to the pre-Qin period, and the source of ancient poetry can be traced back to The Book of Songs and Songs of the South.

2. Different writing norms

This limerick pays little attention to meter, duality and level. Poetry, on the other hand, requires fluency and rhyme, and usually requires neat antithesis, diverse expressions and strict formal regulations.

3. Different functions

Limerick is often used to mock and satirize all social situations, and it can also be used as a riddle. Poetry, on the other hand, needs to express feelings and aspirations, as recorded in Rites and Music: "Poetry also expresses aspirations." Poetry is the expression of the mind.

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