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Haiku Resources

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Which of the following is a comprehensive online resource for haiku poetry?

  1. The Haiku Foundation

  2. The Haiku Society of America

  3. The British Haiku Society

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Haiku Foundation, The Haiku Society of America, and The British Haiku Society are all reputable online resources for haiku poetry, offering a wealth of information, resources, and community engagement.

What is the name of the annual haiku journal published by The Haiku Foundation?

  1. Frogpond

  2. The Haiku Review

  3. Modern Haiku

  4. Haiku Quarterly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frogpond is the annual haiku journal published by The Haiku Foundation, featuring a selection of the best haiku poems submitted by poets from around the world.

Which of the following is a notable haiku anthology edited by Cor van den Heuvel?

  1. The Haiku Anthology

  2. The Penguin Book of Haiku

  3. Haiku: A World of Poetry

  4. The Essential Haiku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Haiku Anthology, edited by Cor van den Heuvel, is a comprehensive collection of haiku poems from around the world, spanning various eras and cultures.

What is the name of the online haiku magazine founded by Lee Gurga?

  1. Haiku Journal

  2. Modern Haiku

  3. The Haiku Review

  4. Haiku Quarterly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haiku Journal is an online haiku magazine founded by Lee Gurga, featuring haiku poems, essays, reviews, and interviews with haiku poets.

Which of the following is a notable book on haiku aesthetics by Makoto Ueda?

  1. The Haiku Handbook

  2. Matsuo Bashō

  3. This Is a Haiku

  4. The Master Haiku Poet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Matsuo Bashō, by Makoto Ueda, is a comprehensive study of the life and work of the renowned haiku poet, exploring his aesthetics, techniques, and influence on haiku poetry.

What is the name of the annual haiku contest organized by The Haiku Foundation?

  1. The Haiku Foundation Annual Haiku Contest

  2. The Haiku Society of America Annual Haiku Contest

  3. The British Haiku Society Annual Haiku Contest

  4. The International Haiku Contest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Haiku Foundation Annual Haiku Contest is a prestigious haiku contest organized by The Haiku Foundation, open to haiku poets from around the world.

Which of the following is a notable book on haiku history by David Cobb?

  1. The History of Haiku

  2. Haiku: A History

  3. The Haiku Tradition

  4. A Brief History of Haiku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The History of Haiku, by David Cobb, provides a comprehensive overview of the development of haiku poetry from its origins in Japan to its global reach.

What is the name of the online haiku community founded by Jim Kacian?

  1. The Haiku Foundation

  2. The Haiku Society of America

  3. The British Haiku Society

  4. The Haiku Poets Society of North America


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Haiku Poets Society of North America, founded by Jim Kacian, is an online community dedicated to promoting haiku poetry and fostering connections among haiku poets.

Which of the following is a notable book on haiku techniques by Jane Reichhold?

  1. Writing and Enjoying Haiku

  2. The Art of Haiku

  3. Haiku: A Poet's Guide

  4. The Haiku Handbook


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Writing and Enjoying Haiku, by Jane Reichhold, offers practical guidance and insights into the art of writing haiku poems, suitable for both aspiring and experienced poets.

What is the name of the annual haiku festival held in Matsuyama, Japan?

  1. The Matsuyama Haiku Festival

  2. The Shiki Haiku Festival

  3. The Bashō Haiku Festival

  4. The Issa Haiku Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Matsuyama Haiku Festival is an annual event held in Matsuyama, Japan, celebrating the city's rich haiku heritage and featuring haiku readings, workshops, and exhibitions.

Which of the following is a notable book on haiku appreciation by Robert Hass?

  1. The Essential Haiku

  2. The Haiku Handbook

  3. The Art of Haiku

  4. Haiku: A Poet's Guide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Essential Haiku, edited by Robert Hass, is a collection of classic and contemporary haiku poems, offering a comprehensive introduction to the genre and its enduring appeal.

What is the name of the online haiku journal founded by Michael Dylan Welch?

  1. Haiku Journal

  2. Modern Haiku

  3. The Haiku Review

  4. Haiku Quarterly


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Modern Haiku is an online haiku journal founded by Michael Dylan Welch, featuring haiku poems, essays, reviews, and interviews with haiku poets.

Which of the following is a notable book on haiku poetics by Gary Snyder?

  1. The Practice of the Wild

  2. The Real Work

  3. Mountains and Rivers Without End

  4. Turtle Island


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Practice of the Wild, by Gary Snyder, explores the relationship between haiku poetry and the natural world, offering insights into the poetics and philosophy of haiku.

What is the name of the annual haiku contest organized by The British Haiku Society?

  1. The Haiku Foundation Annual Haiku Contest

  2. The Haiku Society of America Annual Haiku Contest

  3. The British Haiku Society Annual Haiku Contest

  4. The International Haiku Contest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The British Haiku Society Annual Haiku Contest is a prestigious haiku contest organized by The British Haiku Society, open to haiku poets from around the world.

Which of the following is a notable book on haiku criticism by Harold G. Henderson?

  1. Haiku in English

  2. The Haiku Handbook

  3. The Art of Haiku

  4. Haiku: A Poet's Guide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haiku in English, by Harold G. Henderson, provides a critical examination of the development of haiku poetry in the English language, exploring its unique challenges and achievements.

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