Haiku Analysis Flashcard

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What is a haiku?

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A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

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What is the main theme of a haiku?

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The main theme of a haiku often revolves around nature, seasons, or moments of beauty.

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What is personification in poetry?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What does tone mean in poetry?

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Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the poet in their writing.

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What is mood in poetry?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere that a poem creates for the reader.

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What is the difference between theme and mood?

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Theme is the underlying message or main idea of a poem, while mood is the emotional response it evokes in the reader.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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How can nature be depicted in haikus?

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Nature can be depicted in haikus through imagery, sensory details, and emotional connections.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental pictures.