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Glossary 5

5-7-5-7-7 syllable pattern

A specific form of poetry that uses a pattern of syllables in each line, with the first and third lines having five syllables, the second and fourth lines having seven syllables, and the final line having seven syllables.

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5-7-5 syllable pattern

A specific form of poetry that uses a pattern of syllables in each line, with the first and third lines having five syllables and the second line having seven syllables.

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  2. Haiku vs. Tanka: Japanese Poetry (Compared)