Understanding Haiku Poetry

What is the traditional origin of Haiku poetry?

• Indian

• Korean

• Chinese

• Japanese

How many syllables does a traditional Haiku contain?

• 10

• 20

• 14

• 17

What is the structure of a Haiku poem?

• 4-6-4

• 5-7-5

• 6-8-6

• 7-5-7

What is a common theme found in Haiku poetry?

• War

• Nature

• Love

• Technology

What poetic device is used to engage the reader's senses?

• Alliteration

• Imagery

• Metaphor

• Simile

What does the poet compare through imagery in Haiku?

• Two different moments

• Two historical events

• Two similar ideas

• Two contrasting ideas

Which sense does Matsuo Bashō's Haiku primarily appeal to?

• Taste

• Sight

• Touch

• Hearing

What is the first step in writing a Haiku poem according to the video?

• Structuring the poem

• Creating imagery

• Brainstorming words

• Choosing a theme

What encourages the reader to imagine the poem in their mind?

• The poem's length

• Descriptive words

• The number of syllables

• The poem's title

What is the next type of poem the video suggests learning about?

• Limerick

• Sonnet

• Free verse

• Shape/Calligram