Haiku Poems

What is a common theme in haiku?

• Nature

• War

• Heartbreak

• Friendship

Which of these was NOT an example of possible subjects for a haiku?

• rain

• housecoat

• winter

• frog

A ______________ is a Japanese verse form with three lines. It uses imagery to create a nature scene.

• haiku

• limerick

• free verse

• lyrical

What type of poem has three lines and a 5/7/5 meter?

• Limerick

• Ode

• Ballad

• Haiku

Poetry that is made up of 17 syllables, and was first written in Japan

• Sonnet

• Hokku

• Odes

• Haiku

What is the traditional syllable pattern of a haiku poem?

• A) 5/7/5

• B) 7/5/7

• C) 5/5/7

• D) 7/7/5

Which of the following is a key characteristic of haiku poetry?

• A) Rhyme

• B) Alliteration

• C) Imagery

• D) Metaphor

In which country did haiku poetry originate?

• A) China

• B) Japan

• C) Korea

• D) Vietnam

What is the primary focus of a haiku poem?

• A) Emotions

• B) Nature

• C) History

• D) Love

Which of the following poets is famous for writing haiku?

• A) Matsuo Basho

• B) William Wordsworth

• C) Robert Frost

• D) Emily Dickinson