Yes,
that's right. A traditional haiku has 3 lines of 5-7-5 syllables, adding up
to a total of 17 syllables.
That's
right! Du Fu (AD 712-70) is considered one of China's greatest poets. He may
have influenced Basho and others, but was not known for writing hokku, a Japanese
art form.
Excellent!
You remembered that a "kigo" such as "autumn deepens" is
reference to one of the seasons. According to tradition, all haiku should include
a kigo.
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Test Your Knowledge
How many syllables does
a traditional haiku written in Japanese usually have?
Which of the following
poets is not considered a hokku master.
What does the term "kigo"
mean?
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