Deck us all with Boston Charlie Walla Walla, Wash, and Kalamazoo! Nora's freezin' on the trolley, Swaller dollar cauliflower Alleygaroo! Don't we know archaic barrel, Lullaby Lilla Boy, Louisville Lou. Trolley Molly don't love Harold, Boola Boola Pensacoola Hullabaloo!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nonsensical rhymes often mock the lack of rhyme or reason in events.
- In plain terms
- This is a silly song with made-up words and names.
- What can you take from it?
- Rhyme schemes can be used to express chaos or absurdity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why use nonsense in serious contexts?
- How does rhythm affect meaning?
Another view
Not all readers find nonsense amusing or meaningful.
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