Unit 6 Lesson 23.6 Literature

What is the earliest literary work in Japan?

• Sonnet
• Tanka
• Haiku
• Limerick

What is the form of poetry called tanka?

• Ballad
• Free verse
• Haiku
• Sonnet

How many syllables are in a tanka poem?

• 20
• 25
• 31
• 35

What language did Japanese poets use to develop tanka?

• Korean
• Japanese
• Vietnamese
• Chinese

What are the themes of tanka poetry?

• Religion and spirituality
• Love and nature
• Science and technology
• Politics and war

What century did the earliest literary works in Japan date from?

• 5th and 6th centuries
• 8th and 9th centuries
• 7th and 8th centuries
• 6th and 7th centuries

What is the syllable count for the first line of a tanka poem?

• 5
• 7
• 10
• 12

What is the syllable count for the second line of a tanka poem?

• 5
• 10
• 12
• 7

What is the syllable count for the third line of a tanka poem?

• 12
• 5
• 7
• 10

What is the syllable count for the fourth line of a tanka poem?

• 10
• 5
• 12
• 7