Clear English - Review - Page 1

A. English Rhythm Listen to this limerick and practice the rhythm. Notice that "young maid" and "most" are lengthened because they have full vowels in succession. This makes them more emphatic.

There was a young maid from Madras Who had a most magnificent ass; Not rounded and pink, As you probably think--- It was grey, had long ears, and ate grass.

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