Crafting Nature in Haiku

What is the traditional structure of a haiku poem?

• 5-7-5 syllables

• 7-5-7 syllables

• 5-5-7 syllables

• 7-7-5 syllables

Which of the following is a common theme in haiku poetry?

• Technology

• Nature

• Politics

• History

In which country did haiku poetry originate?

• China

• Japan

• Korea

• India

What is the primary purpose of a haiku?

• To tell a long story

• To express complex emotions

• To capture a moment in time

• To provide detailed descriptions

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of haiku?

• Use of metaphors

• Simplicity

• Seasonal reference

• Brevity

What is a "kigo" in haiku poetry?

• A type of rhyme

• A seasonal word

• A poetic device

• A stanza

Which of the following is an example of a haiku?

• Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and so are you.

• An old silent pond / A frog jumps into the pond— / Splash! Silence again.

• Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary.

• Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate.

What is the term for the "cutting word" often used in haiku?

• Kireji

• Haibun

• Tanka

• Senryu

How many lines does a traditional haiku have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following is a famous haiku poet?

• William Wordsworth

• Matsuo Bashō

• Robert Frost

• Emily Dickinson