Haiku

a

100

What country did Haikus come from?

Japan

200

What are syllables?

Syllables are the basic units of sound in a word. When you pronounce a word, you often break it down into smaller parts, and each of these parts is a syllable. For example, the word "banana" has three syllables: ba-na-na.

300

What is the theme?

Sun sets in the sky 

Painting colors bright and bold 

Night whispers goodbye  

the day ending, becoming night, the sky

400

Fix this haiku: 

As she waves to me,

I feel the tears streaming down,

.....

anything about their feeling/emotion

b

100

How many lines does Haikus have?

3

200

Do haikus have to rhyme? 

No! They usually do not

300

What is the theme? 

Players on the field 

Chasing victory's embrace

Cheers echo, hearts yield 

Winning the game 

400

Fix this Haiku

The leaves turn bright green,

As they collect rainwater,

....

needs to relate to rain or plants 

c

100

How many syllables in each line? 

5, 7, 5

200

Is this a haiku?

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

I really want beef stew. 

no, not the correct amount of syllables

300

What is the theme?

Tears fall silently 

Love's fragile threads torn apart 

Heartache's solemn plea 

A heartbreak 

400

Fix this haiku: 

The game is still tied,

The minutes are running out ,

...

Anything about the game, feeling pressure, etc.

d

100

What theme are Haikus usually about?

Nature

200

What does each syllable usually have? 

Each syllable typically consists of one vowel sound

im por tant

le mons

de mon strate 

300

What's the theme?

Through trials, we strive 

Persistent souls never yield 

Success will arrive 

Never give up, keep trying

400

Fix this haiku:

The car approaches,

My tires screech as I brake fast,

.....

anything about cars, accidents, etc