Haiku
What country did the Haiku originate from?
Japan
Why is it called a diamante?
It is in the shape of a diamond.
From what country did the Tanka originate?
Japan
I had a cat. He died :( What was his name? It starts with an H.
Harvey
How many syllables are in the word "elephant"?
3
Diamantes use nouns. What is a noun?
A person, place or thing
What is the difference between a Tanka and a Haiku?
They have 5 lines instead of 3.
How tall am I?
5'8"
What are haikus usually written about?
Nature
Diamantes use adjectives. What is an adjective?
a word that describes something
What are typical subjects of a Tanka?
Nature, love, events
What is the mascot of Snohomish High School?
Panthers
How many syllables are in each lines of a haiku?
5-7-5
Diamantes use verbs. What is a verb?
an action word
"most difficult tournament"
7
What is my favorite sport?
Basketball
What is wrong with this Haiku:
I see a red bird
Flying in the midnight sky
It disappears
5-7-4
The hardest part of the diamante (in my opinion) is finding a subject that is easy to find an opposite of. Tell me a subject for a diamante that has an opposite.
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What is the structure of a Tanka?
5-7-5-7-7
How many kids do I have, and what is ONE of their names?
Farrah, Ayla, Nolan, Garrett