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Haiku Writing

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What is the traditional syllable count of a haiku?

  1. 5-7-5

  2. 7-5-7

  3. 5-5-7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional syllable count of a haiku is 5-7-5, meaning that the first line has five syllables, the second line has seven syllables, and the third line has five syllables.

What is the traditional theme of a haiku?

  1. Nature

  2. Love

  3. Death


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional theme of a haiku is nature, although other themes can also be used.

What is the traditional language of a haiku?

  1. Japanese

  2. English

  3. Chinese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional language of a haiku is Japanese, although haikus can also be written in other languages.

What is the traditional form of a haiku?

  1. One line

  2. Two lines

  3. Three lines


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The traditional form of a haiku is three lines, with the first line having five syllables, the second line having seven syllables, and the third line having five syllables.

What is the traditional purpose of a haiku?

  1. To express a feeling

  2. To tell a story

  3. To teach a lesson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional purpose of a haiku is to express a feeling, although haikus can also be used to tell a story or teach a lesson.

Who is considered the master of haiku poetry?

  1. Basho

  2. Buson

  3. Issa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basho is considered the master of haiku poetry, and his work has had a profound influence on the development of the genre.

What is the most famous haiku by Basho?

  1. The old pond

  2. A frog jumps in

  3. The sound of water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most famous haiku by Basho is "The old pond," which is a simple yet evocative poem that captures the beauty of nature.

What is the difference between a haiku and a senryu?

  1. Haiku are about nature, while senryu are about human nature

  2. Haiku are longer than senryu

  3. Haiku are more serious than senryu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haiku are traditionally about nature, while senryu are about human nature. Haiku are also typically more serious than senryu, which are often humorous or satirical.

What is the difference between a haiku and a tanka?

  1. Haiku are longer than tanka

  2. Haiku are more serious than tanka

  3. Tanka have a different syllable count


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Haiku have a traditional syllable count of 5-7-5, while tanka have a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7.

What is the difference between a haiku and a free verse poem?

  1. Haiku have a traditional form

  2. Haiku have a traditional theme

  3. Haiku have a traditional language


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haiku have a traditional form, consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable count, while free verse poems do not have a traditional form.

What is the difference between a haiku and a prose poem?

  1. Haiku are written in verse

  2. Haiku have a traditional form

  3. Haiku have a traditional theme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haiku are written in verse, while prose poems are written in prose.

What is the difference between a haiku and a song?

  1. Haiku are written in verse

  2. Haiku have a traditional form

  3. Haiku have a traditional theme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haiku are written in verse, while songs are typically written in verse and set to music.

What is the difference between a haiku and a riddle?

  1. Haiku are written in verse

  2. Haiku have a traditional form

  3. Haiku have a traditional theme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haiku are written in verse, while riddles are typically written in prose and are designed to be solved.

What is the difference between a haiku and a limerick?

  1. Haiku are written in verse

  2. Haiku have a traditional form

  3. Haiku have a traditional theme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haiku are written in verse, while limericks are typically written in verse and have a humorous or nonsensical theme.

What is the difference between a haiku and an epigram?

  1. Haiku are written in verse

  2. Haiku have a traditional form

  3. Haiku have a traditional theme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haiku are written in verse, while epigrams are typically written in prose and are designed to be witty or thought-provoking.

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