Question

1. You can often tell the part of speech of a word even if you do not understand it. Identify the part of speech of three of the made-up words in this poem. Explain how you arrived at each answer. (Three made-up words are wade, gimble, gyre).

2. How can a poem like "Jabberwocky" give readers a better understanding of language?

Answer 1

Twas bryllyg, and ye slythy toves
Did gyre and gymble in ye wabe:

The "did" indicates that the following words are verbs.

"in" is a preposition, requiring a noun as an object.

Carroll's nonsense poem, poking fun at literary pretensions, has been studied far too seriously, according to G.K. Chesterton, who said said,

<b>"Poor, poor, little Alice! She has not only been caught and made to do lessons; she has been forced to inflict lessons on others."</b>

Still, it is fun to analyze, as it makes such creative use of language structures and strictures.

Answer 2

What about question #2?

Answer 3

A: A poem like "Jabberwocky" can give readers a better understanding of language as it makes such creative use of language structures and strictures?

Answer 4

Oh, nevermind. I have written my own answer. Nevertheless, thank you for your assistance.