Question 2 of 10Which is the best definition of a haiku?A.A long, rhymed poem that deals with the changing seasonsB.A short, rhyming poem, often with comic content or intentionC.A long, unrhymed poem that follows a pattern of alliterationD.A short, image-based poem, defined by the number of syllables

A haiku consists of three verses ofGroup of answer choices7-5-7 syllables7-7-7 syllables5-5-5 syllables7-7-5 syllables5-7-5 syllables

How does the form of the haiku shape its effect?A.Its flexible length often inspires a slow pace and a ruminating tone.B.Its brevity requires that the images be striking and compressed.C.Its political history asks the poet to engage with certain themes.D.Its complexity of sound allows the poet to display technical skill.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which type of poem is usually very long?A.Lyric poemB.SonnetC.Epic poemD.HaikuSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which is the best analysis of how the form of the haiku shapes its content?A.Its flexible length often inspires a slow pace and a ruminating tone.B.Its small size requires that the images be compressed and powerful.C.Its difficult pattern forces the poet to use complex ideas.D.Its political history asks the poet to engage with certain themes.

Imagine that you are a Japanese poet. A haiku poet uses images to suggest an idea or create amood. Write a haiku about life as a samurai warrior.