Haiku and Limerick

What is a haiku?

• A haiku is a type of sushi roll.

• A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines.

• A haiku is a type of dance originating from Japan.

• A haiku is a type of martial art practiced in Japan.

How many lines does a haiku typically have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the syllable structure of a haiku?

• 5-5-5

• 7-5-7

• 5-7-5

• 3-5-3

Give an example of a haiku.

• Spring sunshine A bird sings sweetly In the cherry tree.

• Summer rainstorm Flowers dance in the wind Petals fall like tears.

• Autumn moonlight A worm digs silently Into the chestnut.

• Winter snowfall Footprints disappear In the silent night.

What is a limerick?

• A limerick is a type of animal.

• A limerick is a form of poetry.

• A limerick is a type of fruit.

• A limerick is a type of dance.

How many lines does a limerick have?

• 5

• 3

• 7

• 10

What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?

• AABBA

• ABCBA

• AABB

• ABABA

What is the typical subject matter of a limerick?

• Romantic and sentimental

• Historical events

• Philosophical musings

• Humorous or nonsensical

Give an example of a limerick.

• There once was a man from Nantucket Who kept all his cash in a bucket But his daughter, named Nan, Ran away with a man, And as for the bucket, Nantucket.

• Once upon a time, there was a cat who could talk

• In a faraway land, there lived a brave knight

• There once was a woman from Texas who loved to eat breakfast