Haiku Elements
Test your knowledge about the elements of Haiku poetry.
Questions
What is the traditional syllable count of a haiku?
- 5-7-5
- 7-5-7
- 5-5-7
What is the purpose of a haiku?
- To tell a story
- To describe a scene
- To express a feeling
What is the traditional subject matter of a haiku?
- Love
- War
- Nature
What is the traditional language of a haiku?
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
Who is considered the master of haiku poetry?
- Matsuo Bashō
- Yosa Buson
- Kobayashi Issa
What is the term for a seasonal reference in a haiku?
- Kireji
- Kigo
- Haiku
What is the term for a cutting word in a haiku?
- Kireji
- Kigo
- Haiku
What is the term for the linking word in a haiku?
- Kireji
- Kigo
- Haiku
What is the term for the final word in a haiku?
- Kireji
- Kigo
- Haiku
What is the term for a haiku that includes a reference to a famous place?
- Kireji
- Kigo
- Haiku
What is the term for a haiku that includes a reference to a person?
- Kireji
- Kigo
- Haiku
What is the term for a haiku that includes a reference to an event?
- Kireji
- Kigo
- Haiku
What is the term for a haiku that includes a reference to an object?
- Kireji
- Kigo
- Haiku
What is the term for a haiku that includes a reference to a feeling?
- Kireji
- Kigo
- Haiku
What is the term for a haiku that includes a reference to a thought?
- Kireji
- Kigo
- Haiku