Japanese History
The language of Poetry can connect us all so what role of importance does it serve?
What makes a poem powerful?
The Evolution of Poetry
100
The Kami (Gods)
Who made the first poem?
100
What is a value of poetry?
It is a universal language that connects us.
100
obscure and clear
What are the two types of poetry?
100
No meter or rhyme scheme.
What is free verse?
200
Matsuo Basho
Who invented the haiku?
200
What does poetry help us do?
Explore ourselves and others.
200
the poem that has bluntness
What is a vague poem?
200
The common language of the people.
What is vernacular?
300
Heian Era
What is the addition of katakana and hiragana
300
How does poetry engage every reader?
Poems deal with real life experiences
300
the poem that is understood in one or two reads
What is a clear poem?
300
One of the earliest poetic pieces. It's written text form dates back to 1000 B.C.
What is "Epic of Gilgamesh"?
400
Centered around the warrior class w/ buddhism
What is Medieval literature centered around?
400
What does the language of poetry mostly consist of? (Hint: This IS what connects us, we all have it)
Human emotions
400
the man who said how poems grow
Who is Robery Penn Warren?
400
They focused on individuality and nature, creativity over logic.
Who were the Romantics?
500
Ki no Tsurayuki
Who wrote the Tossa Nikki?
500
Complete the quote that is referring to poetry: "It is directed at the whole person, and not just his...
Understanding
500
Formal styles and discipline.
What was emphasized during the Enlightenment Period?
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