A traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines, typically following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. What is this called?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Literature and the Arts question asks: A traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines, typically following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. What is this called? The correct choice is B. Haiku. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Miguel de Cervantes
Why not A: “Miguel de Cervantes” does not fit this question. The answer is Haiku.
- B. Haiku ✓
- C. Vincent van Gogh
Why not C: “Vincent van Gogh” does not fit this question. The answer is Haiku.
- D. Homer
Why not D: “Homer” does not fit this question. The answer is Haiku.
Correct answer
B. Haiku
Explanation
Haiku (option B) is the accepted answer to “A traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines, typically following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. What is this called”. Option A (Miguel de Cervantes) does not fit this question. Option C (Vincent van Gogh) does not fit this question. Option D (Homer) does not fit this question. For this Literature and the Arts question, the accepted answer is Haiku.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Literature and the Arts
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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