Just 17 Syllables Quiz

What is the traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of just 17 syllables?

• Haiku

• Limerick

• Sonnet

• Epic

How many lines does a traditional haiku consist of?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 7

What is the syllable pattern for a haiku?

• 3-5-3

• 4-6-4

• 5-7-5

• 6-8-6

What is the purpose of a haiku?

• To use as many words as possible

• To create a complex rhyme scheme

• To write a long narrative poem

• To capture a moment or feeling in just 17 syllables

What are the three lines of a haiku typically focused on?

• Technology, innovation, or progress

• Politics, history, or culture

• Emotions, relationships, or experiences

• Nature, a season, or a moment of beauty

What season is often referenced in a haiku?

• Time of Day

• Weather

• Season

• Month

What is the structure of a haiku?

• A haiku consists of four lines with 5, 7, 5, and 3 syllables respectively.

• A haiku consists of two lines with 7 and 10 syllables respectively.

• A haiku consists of three lines with 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively.

• A haiku consists of three lines with 3, 5, and 7 syllables respectively.

What is the significance of the number 17 in a haiku?

• The number 17 represents the number of lines in a haiku

• The number 17 represents the total syllables in a traditional haiku.

• The number 17 signifies the number of stanzas in a haiku

• The number 17 is the age at which haiku poetry was traditionally written

What is the difference between a haiku and a senryu?

• Use of punctuation

• Focus on subject matter

• Length of the poem

• Rhyme scheme

Can you write your own haiku following the 5-7-5 syllable pattern?

• No, I'm not capable of that.

• I don't think so.

• Maybe, but it's too difficult for me.

• Yes, I can write one.