Writing Haiku Poems
Learning Objective
I can write a haiku poem following the 5-7-5 syllable structure.
Key Concepts
Haikus are traditionally about nature, seasons, and even animals.
Four techniques for structuring haikus are the contrast technique, the when where and what technique, the narrowing focus technique, and the comparison approach.
The first line of a haiku contains five syllables, the second line contains seven syllables, and the third line contains five syllables.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 8 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the traditional subject matter of haiku poems?
2. List the four techniques for structuring haikus that were discussed in the video.
3. Explain the 'contrast' technique for structuring a haiku and give an example (not from the video) of contrasting elements.
...and 5 more questions
Educational Video
How To Write a Haiku in 5 EASY Steps (With Examples) 🌸 - 2024 UPDATE
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