Haiku and Limerick

What is a haiku?

• A traditional form of Japanese poetry with 3 lines and a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

• A type of ancient Greek architecture

• A type of Italian pasta dish

• A style of dance originating from Brazil

How many syllables does a haiku typically have?

• 15

• 17

• 20

• 12

What is the structure of a haiku?

• The structure of a haiku is 5-7-5 syllables in three lines.

• The structure of a haiku is 4-6-4 syllables in three lines.

• The structure of a haiku is 6-8-6 syllables in three lines.

• The structure of a haiku is 3-5-3 syllables in three lines.

Can you provide an example of a haiku?

• A haiku is a type of dance

• An example of a haiku is: Autumn moonlight— a worm digs silently into the chestnut.

• A haiku is a type of fruit

• A haiku is a type of car

What is a limerick?

• A limerick is a form of poetry consisting of five lines, with a specific rhyme scheme and rhythm.

• A limerick is a type of sandwich made with liver and pickles.

• A limerick is a type of dance originating from Ireland.

• A limerick is a type of bird known for its colorful feathers.

How many lines does a limerick usually have?

• 4

• 6

• 5

• 7

What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?

• ABABA

• AAAAA

• ABCBA

• AABBA

How many syllables are in the first verse?

Roses are red

Violets are blue

Sugar is sweet

And so are you

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What trype of poem is this?

Roses are red

Violets are blue

Sugar is sweet

And so are you

• Rhyming

• free verse

• haiku

• Limerick

Can you give an example of a limerick?

• There once was a woman from Mars

• There once was a man from Nantucket

• A limerick is a type of fruit

• I don't know what a limerick is