Multiple Choice (5):

What is the traditional structure of a haiku?

a) 5 lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5
b) 3 lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5
c) 5 lines with a syllable count of 3-5-3
d) 3 lines with a syllable count of 3-5-3

Who is considered one of the greatest haiku poets in Japanese history?

a) Matsuo Basho
b) Yosa Buson
c) Kobayashi Issa
d) Masaoka Shiki

What is the traditional structure of a tanka?

a) 3 lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5
b) 5 lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7
c) 3 lines with a syllable count of 3-5-3
d) 5 lines with a syllable count of 3-5-3-5-5

Which poet popularized the tanka form during the Heian period in Japan?
a) Matsuo Basho
b) Yosa Buson
c) Ono no Komachi
d) Masaoka Shiki

What is a common theme in both haiku and tanka poetry?

a) Political satire
b) Romantic love
c) Historical events
d) Epic storytelling

True or False (5):

True or False: Haiku originated in Japan and has a strict syllable count of 5-7-5.
True or False: Matsuo Basho is known for his contributions to both haiku and tanka
poetry.
True or False: Tanka poetry is typically longer than haiku and has a more flexible
structure.
True or False: Haiku and tanka both emerged during the Heian period in Japan.
True or False: The haiku and tanka forms have remained unchanged throughout
history.
Identification (5):

What is the key difference in structure between haiku and tanka poetry?
Who is often credited with popularizing haiku as a distinct form of poetry?
What is a defining characteristic of tanka poetry?
Which poet is known for their exploration of nature and seasons in haiku poetry?
What historical period in Japan saw the rise of haiku and tanka poetry?
Matching Type (5):
Match the following terms related to haiku and tanka poetry with their
descriptions:

Haiku
Tanka
Matsuo Basho
Ono no Komachi
Heian period
Options:
A. Japanese poet known for his mastery of haiku
B. Japanese poet associated with tanka and courtly love
C. A form of poetry with 3 lines and a 5-7-5 syllable structure
D. A form of poetry with 5 lines and a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable structure
E. Historical period in Japan known for its cultural achievements

Answers:
Multiple Choice: 1. b) 3 lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5
2. a) Matsuo Basho
3. b) 5 lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7
4. c) Ono no Komachi
5. b) Romantic love

True or False: 1. True

2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False

Identification: 1. Haiku has 3 lines, while tanka has 5 lines.

2. Matsuo Basho is credited with popularizing haiku.
3. Tanka poetry has a more flexible structure than haiku.
4. Matsuo Basho is known for exploring nature and seasons in haiku.
5. Haiku and tanka emerged during the Heian period in Japan.

Matching Type: 1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. E