Haiku

a poem about nature with 17 syllables

• kofun

• epic

• haiku

Which one is a haiku?

• What is a haiku?

• Green trees are pretty

  They help the enviroment

  do you like green trees?

• I love my cat

  Her name is Serinety

  She loves to cuddle

• Space is very cool

  It has a lot of planets

  Earth is my very favorite

What is the syllable pattern of a haiku?

• 3-3-3

• 7-5-7

• 4-3-8

• 5-7-5

How many total syllables are there in a Haiku?

• 17

• 5

• 7

• 20

A Japanese form of poetry consisting of 3 lines and 17 syllables(5, 7, 5)

• Clan

• Haiku

• Noh

• Emulate

A traditional Japanese haiku often focuses on which subject?

• A) Technology

• B) Nature

• C) Politics

• D) History

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

• A) Rhyming couplets

• B) Free verse

• C) 5-7-5 syllable structure

• D) 4-4-4 syllable structure

What season is often highlighted in traditional haikus?

• A) Winter

• B) Spring

• C) Summer

• D) Autumn

Which country is credited with the origin of haiku?

• A) China

• B) Japan

• C) Korea

• D) Vietnam

What is the primary purpose of a haiku?

• A) To tell a story

• B) To express an emotion or moment

• C) To describe a character

• D) To entertain with humor