National No Rhyme Nor Reason Day is observed on September 1 to honour words that have no rhyme or reason. It also encourages activities and actions that lack a rationale. The randomness of this day is precisely what makes it so delightful. Moreover, guess what? It is based on a famous idiom from a play by William Shakespeare. Therefore, without further ado, recognise the entertainment aspect of the day and celebrate it to the utmost. Here are a few words that do not rhyme to get you started: The words ‘orange,’ ‘woman,’ ‘purple,”spirit,’ and ‘chimney.’ Now generate your own inventory and begin sharing it.
The background of National No Rhyme Nor Reason Day
National No Rhyme Nor Reason Day is based on a proverb that has existed in the English language since 1460. It first appeared in John Russell’s book “The Boke of Nurture” and then in Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors” in 1950. It was used again in “As You Like It” in the year 1600. The prevalence of the idiom was assured by its use in such well-known plays, and it is now a phrase used by billions of people. Idioms, for those unaware, are figures of speech that have a distinct meaning than the literal meaning of the phrase. A excellent example of a common idiom is “It’s raining cats and dogs.” The phrase essentially denotes heavy rainfall. Over time, idioms have become so prevalent that the English language alone contains over 25,000 idioms.
Rhymes, on the other hand, refer to similar-sounding terms. Rhyming has existed for centuries and has been employed by poets of various languages to compose melodies and sonnets. One of the earliest poems discovered dates back to China in the 10th century B.C. It is known as the Shi Jing in Chinese. And this may seem intriguing, but many religious texts also use rhyming words; for example, some biblical texts contain rhymes. In the 6th and 7th centuries, when the Arabic and Irish used rhyming words to create a melody in written text, rhyming began to increase dramatically.
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NO NATIONAL RHYME NOR DAY OF REASON ACTIVITIES
Record phrases that do not rhyme
To commemorate the day, create a list of words that you believe do not rhyme with any other English word. Avoid cheating!
Do things for no purpose.
Since this day is about non-rhyming and randomness, it is the perfect time to break out of your shell and do something entirely arbitrary. Go on a road excursion, purchase a plane ticket, or prepare a meal for someone — do whatever your heart desires.
Write a poem without rhyme
Write a poem with stanzas that do not rhyme. It should simply be a poetic work of art with a lovely meaning.
5 Interesting Facts About Rhyming Words
The origin of the word ‘rhyme’ is ‘rime’ or ‘ryme.
In German, ‘rhyme’ denotes a series or a sequence.
A scene in a play was concluded with couplets that rhymed.
They are a mnemonic device that facilitates memory.
Eye rhymes are words with similar spellings but distinct pronunciations, like wheeze and bough.
NATIONAL NO RHYME NOR REASON DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | September 1 | Friday |
| 2024 | September 1 | Sunday |
| 2025 | September 1 | Monday |
| 2026 | September 1 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | September 1 | Wednesday |
