Traditional Poetry

This is a traditional Japanese 3 line poem with a pattern of syllables counting 5, 7, 5. It often has to do with nature.

• Cinquain

• Onomatopeia

• Haiku

• Alliteration

A ______________ is a Japanese verse form with three lines. It uses imagery to create a nature scene.

• haiku

• limerick

• free verse

• lyrical

What is the structure of syllables in the lines of a haiku?

• 3-5-5

• 5-4-3

• 5-7-5

• 5-8-5

What kind of poem is pictured?

Aria, David, and Abigail are exploring the magical world of poetry! Can you help them identify the three main categories of poetry?

• lyric and narrative.

• lyric, narrative, and dramatic.

• informative, expository, and narrative.

• None of the above.

In what country did haiku originate?

• USA

• China

• Japan

• India

How many lines does a haiku have?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• Any

All are found in poetry except...

• rhyme scheme

• rhythm

• stanza

• paragraphs

It originates from Japan; first line has 5 syllables, second has 7, and third has 5.

• Haiku

• Narrative

• Concrete

• Epic

Watermelon
Juicy, sweet
Dripping, slurping, smacking
So messy to eat
Yummy

• cinquain

• couplet

• haiku

• limerick