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Which characteristic do tanka and haiku share?

A. a specific rhythm pattern
B. a specific rhyme scheme
C. repetition of words and sounds
D. repetition of thoughts and images

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In simple terms, a tanka is a haiku with an extra two lines of seven syllables each.
Haiku = 5-7-5
Tanka = 5-7-5-7-7

So, It is A. The rhythm pattern.
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