Haikus

Is this haiku done correctly?

GEORGE WASHINGTON

FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE USA

REALLY DIDN'T WANT THE JOB

• Yes

• No

A 3-line poem (5-7-5) that originated in Japan, and it’s usually about nature. 

• Narrative Poem

• Lyrical Poem

• Limerick

• Haiku

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What makes this a Haiku poem?

• It follows the structure of 5-7-5 syllables in its 3 lines.

• It is written in prose instead of verse.

• It rhymes in each line.

• It has 4 lines instead of 3.

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a haiku?

• It must tell a story

• It must have a specific rhyme scheme

• It traditionally explores nature and seasons

• It is written in iambic pentameter

Answer explanation

The characteristic feature of a haiku is that it traditionally explores nature and seasons, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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Which of the following could be the last line of a haiku?

• and grows in a bunch

• and is tasty to eat

• eat a banana every day

• yummy in my tummy

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Is this a haiku?

The rain falls on me

The wind blows against my face

I love the cold storms

• yes

• no

Is this a haiku?

I like Mac and Cheese

I eat Mac and Cheese a lot

Burgers? not so much

• Yes

• No

Which type of poem is the shortest?

• Tanka

• Limerick

• Cinquain

• Haiku

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Where do haikus originate from?

• USA

• Japan

• China

• UK

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Haikus, limericks and Cinquains are all types of what?

• poems

• dogs

• cats

• pencils

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