Exploring Haikus and Limericks

What is the traditional syllable pattern of a haiku poem?

• 5-7-5

• 4-6-4

• 3-5-3

• 6-8-6

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

How many lines are there in a limerick poem?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of a haiku?

• It tells a funny story

• It has a rhyme scheme of AABBA

• It often focuses on nature

• It is written in free verse

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?

• ABAB

• AABBA

• ABCD

• AABB

Which country is traditionally associated with the origin of haiku?

• China

• Japan

• India

• Korea

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the main purpose of a limerick poem?

• To express deep emotions

• To tell a story

• To entertain with humor

• To describe a scene

Which of the following is true about the structure of a haiku?

• It always rhymes

• It has three lines

• It has a chorus

• It is written in paragraphs

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

In a limerick, which lines typically have the same rhythm and length?

• Lines 1, 2, and 5

• Lines 2 and 4

• Lines 1 and 3

• Lines 3 and 5