Which of the following is a Japanese poetic form ?
Correct answer: D. Tanka
- A. Jintishi
- B. Villanelle
- C. Ode
- D. Tanka
Explanation
Tanka is a traditional Japanese five-line poetic form with a 5-7-5-7-7 syllabic pattern. Villanelle and ode are Western poetic forms, while jintishi is a classical Chinese form.
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