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What's the structure of a haiku?

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A Haiku is composed of only 3 lines. The first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, and the third line has 5 syllables, totaling 17 syllables. A limerick has 5 lines.

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A haiku format is three lines total, five syllables in the first and third lines, and seven syllables in the second line. Japanese people informally call 5-7-5.

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