Definition
How many lines are in a haiku?
3
What two words does "haiku" originate from?
Haikai (type of renga poem) + hokku (opening sequence of poem)
Why are haikus important to us?
Conciseness of haikus, culture behind haikus, creativity of haikus (anything that describes these 3 values)
What syllable pattern does a haiku follow?
5-7-5
Who made the first/"invented" haiku?
Matsuo BashÅ
What movement is responsible for introducing haikus to the US?
Imagism movement
What is one value of the haiku philosophy?
Brief moments in time, the use of provocative, colorful images, an ability to be read in one breath, and a sense of sudden enlightenment (any of these)
In what Japanese city do haikus originate from?
Edo / Tokyo
What group of people/demographic spread haikus in the US?
The Beat Poets