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- 1. Traditional Japanese Poetry: Haiku and Tanka FINDING
- 2. Today we will be exploring the traditional forms of Japanese poetry: haiku and tanka.
- 3. 01 03 02 To introduce the student to the main differences between Haikus and Tankas, including their structure, history, and cultural significance. To provide examples of both Haikus and Tankas to showcase their unique qualities. To explore the ways in which Haikus and Tankas differ in terms of their themes, emotions, and imagery.
- 4. A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines. The first and third lines contain five syllables, while the second line contains seven syllables. Traditionally, haikus focus on nature and the changing of the seasons, but modern haikus can explore any topic.
- 5. While figurative language is not typically used in the traditional form of Haiku, it is not uncommon to see contemporary poets incorporate similes, metaphors, and other figurative language techniques in their modern Haiku compositions. Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that is characterized by its brevity and focus on nature.
- 6. Autumn leaves fall fast Like fireworks at a festival Nature's celebration When using figurative language in Haiku... it is important to remember to keep the poem concise and to focus on the natural world as seen below: In this example, the leaves falling are compared to fireworks, creating a vivid, explosion of color in the reader's mind. This adds depth and complexity to the poem, while still maintaining the traditional Haiku structure and focus on nature.
- 7. A Tanka poem is a traditional Japanese poem that consists of five lines. It is similar to a Haiku, but with two additional lines. The first three lines of a Tanka poem contain five syllables, then seven syllables, and finally five syllables again for the last two lines.
- 8. Tanka poems are often written about nature and emotions, and they are meant to evoke a feeling or image in the reader's mind. The poem can be read vertically or horizontally, and it is often accompanied by a painting or drawing. Tanka poems are often written about nature and emotions, and they are meant to evoke a feeling or image in the reader's mind.
- 9. Cherry blossoms bloom Pink petals dance in the wind Life's fleeting beauty Reminding us to cherish Each moment, before it's gone Figurative language use in Tanka... In this tanka poem, cherry blossoms are used as a symbol for the beauty and transience of life. The delicate pink petals represent the fleeting nature of our existence, reminding us to appreciate each moment before it passes. The wind is also symbolic, representing the passage of time and the inevitability of change. Overall, the poem encourages us to treasure the present and embrace life which is fleeting. Like many other forms of poetry, tanka often employs figurative language to convey meaning and create vivid imagery as seen below:
- 10. Haiku focuses on a single moment in nature, and the use of concrete sensory images, to convey a feeling or emotion. Where Japanese haiku uses cutting words such as ka, keri, ya, to create a juxtaposition between two images or ideas, in the English language, this technique is often achieved by using a punctuation mark, such as a dash or ellipsis.
- 11. In this haiku, the dash after "sunset" creates a pause or break in the poem, which emphasizes the contrast between the serenity of the sunset with the freedom, and earthly beauty of the butterfly: both symbolizing a new journey. The cutting word helps to create a sense of surprise or realization for the reader, and adds to the overall impact of the poem. Summer Sunset a butterfly flits quietly into the meadow.
- 12. Tanka poems often have a more personal or emotional focus than haikus, and they can include metaphors, similes, and other literary devices. While tankas also often focus on nature, they can be more expansive than haikus and may explore a wider range of themes.
- 13. Which one will you write, a haiku or a tanka poem?