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,
"Poor, poor, little Alice! She has not only been caught and made to do lessons; she has been forced to inflict lessons on others."
Still, it is fun to analyze, as it makes such creative use of language structures and strictures.
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?
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What about question #2?
A: A poem like "Jabberwocky" can give readers a better understanding of language as it makes such creative use of language structures and strictures?
Oh, nevermind. I have written my own answer. Nevertheless, thank you for your assistance.
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