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HAIKU
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What is Haiku? A form of poetry made popular in Japan, which has become appreciated around the world. Grew out of a writing game in which one person would write the first three lines and then another would write the last two lines.
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What is Haiku about? Haiku can describe anything, but are seldom complicated or hard to understand. Almost all Haiku has a dominant impression, or main idea, that appeals strongly to one of the five senses. Nature is a predominant theme of Haiku.
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Haiku Structure Exactly 17 syllables 1 st line five syllables 2 nd line seven syllables 3 rd line five syllables Avoids similes and metaphors Refers to a season of the year Expresses a thought or feeling
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Haiku Master One of the greatest Haiku poets was the Samurai, Basho (1644-1694). To become a Samurai, Basho served a local lord who was fond of writing. Basho learned the style of writing Haiku and under the name Sabo he traveled throughout Japan writing until his death.
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Example of Basho’s Work This snowy morning That black crow I hate so much But he’s beautiful ! Use of nature-winter. To use nature to express a mood is the heart of Haiku. Black crow against snow-shows beauty and balance.
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The Seasonal Theme Each haiku must contain a kigo, a season word, which indicates what season of the year the Haiku is set in. Examples: blossoms would indicate spring snow-winter mosquitoes-summer The seasonal word may not always be obvious, consider the theme of the poem.
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Conclusion Japan is a country of many customs, ways of living, sounds, tastes, and Haiku. Haiku is valued for their simplicity, openess, depth, and lightness. Clouds appear and bring to men a chance to rest from looking at the moon
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