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Haiku and the Art of Simplicity

Description: Welcome to the quiz on "Haiku and the Art of Simplicity"! Test your knowledge about this concise and evocative form of Japanese poetry.
Number of Questions: 16
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Tags: literature poetry haiku

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What is the traditional structure of a haiku?

5-7-5 syllables
7-5-5 syllables
5-5-7 syllables
6-6-6 syllables

What is the main purpose of a haiku?

To tell a story
To describe a scene
To express an emotion
To provide a moral lesson

What is the term for the seasonal reference in a haiku?

Kigo
Haiku
Tanka
Senryu

Which of the following is an example of a kigo?

Cherry blossoms
Snowflakes
Autumn leaves
Summer breeze

What is the term for a haiku that focuses on a humorous or satirical subject?

Senryu
Haiku
Tanka
Kyoka

Who is considered the master of haiku poetry?

Matsuo Bashō
Yosa Buson
Kobayashi Issa
Masaoka Shiki

Which of the following is a famous haiku by Matsuo Bashō?

On a withered branch A crow has settled Autumn evening
The old pond A frog jumps in The sound of water
In the twilight rain These brilliant-hued flowers Are wet, ah, so wet
A lonely crow On a withered branch In the autumn dusk

What is the term for a haiku that includes a reference to a journey or travel?

Tabi
Haiku
Tanka
Senryu

What is the term for a haiku that focuses on a specific object or scene?

Mono no aware
Haiku
Tanka
Senryu

Which of the following is an example of mono no aware?

The cherry blossoms Are falling in the breeze A fleeting beauty
The old temple bell Resounds through the twilight A sense of serenity
The lonely crow Perched on a withered branch In the autumn dusk
The sound of the waves Crashing against the shore A feeling of awe

What is the term for a haiku that includes a reference to a dream or illusion?

Yume
Haiku
Tanka
Senryu

Which of the following is an example of yume?

In a twilight dream A butterfly flits by A moment of grace
The old temple bell Resounds through the twilight A sense of serenity
The lonely crow Perched on a withered branch In the autumn dusk
The sound of the waves Crashing against the shore A feeling of awe

What is the term for a haiku that includes a reference to a specific place?

Basho
Haiku
Tanka
Senryu

Which of the following is an example of basho?

In Kyoto's heart The ancient temple stands A sense of reverence
The old temple bell Resounds through the twilight A sense of serenity
The lonely crow Perched on a withered branch In the autumn dusk
The sound of the waves Crashing against the shore A feeling of awe

What is the term for a haiku that includes a reference to a specific person?

Jinsei
Haiku
Tanka
Senryu

Which of the following is an example of jinsei?

The old poet's words Flow like a gentle stream A sense of wisdom
The old temple bell Resounds through the twilight A sense of serenity
The lonely crow Perched on a withered branch In the autumn dusk
The sound of the waves Crashing against the shore A feeling of awe

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