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1. What is Haiku?

2. How many syllables does a Hiaku in English have? How many syllables are in each line? (scroll down the page)

3. Who is known as the first great poet in the history of Haiku?

6. Who wrote "Long Walk Alone?

8. Create some computer-generated Haiku. Write down one that you like!

7. What is rengay? Take a look at some of the examples. Try it with a partner or two. Then try and explain it to the librarian!

4. Read some of Basho's haiku. Generally what is the subject he writes about?

5. Who wrote today's USA daily online haiku?