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Where does a Haiku originate (come) from?
A Haiku is a type of Japanese poem.
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How many syllables are there in the first and third lines?
There are 5 syllables in each.
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Does a Haiku have to rhyme?
No, a Haiku is not required to rhyme but it can.
200
What are traditional Haikus about?
They were about nature.
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How many lines are there?
There are 3 lines.
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Does a Haiku have any punctuation rules?
No, the author can make their own.
300
What does Haiku mean?
Haiku translated means "light verse."
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How many total syllables are there?
There are 17 total syllables.
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Does a Haiku have onomatopoeia? Do any words repeat?
Yes, in a Haiku it is very common to see sounds and repeated words.