Types of Poems

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What is a Haiku?

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A Japanese poem about nature, consisting of 3 lines with a total of 17 syllables.

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What is a Limerick?

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A humorous poem with five lines, following a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is Free Verse?

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Poetry that does not have a specific rhyme scheme, syllable count, or line length.

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What is Rhymed Verse?

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Poetry that has a specific rhyme scheme and often a regular meter.

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How many lines does a Haiku have?

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A Haiku has 3 lines.

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What is the total syllable count in a Haiku?

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A Haiku has a total of 17 syllables.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a Limerick?

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The rhyme scheme of a Limerick is AABBA.

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Can Free Verse rhyme?

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Yes, Free Verse can rhyme, but it does not have to.

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What type of poem often tells a story?

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A narrative poem often tells a story.

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What is the main focus of a Haiku?

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The main focus of a Haiku is nature.