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SIJO is a traditional three-line Korean poetic form written in three lines, each averaging 14-16 syllables. Each line is written in four groups of syllables that should be clearly differentiated from the other groups, yet still, flow together as a single line.
The syllables count are an average of 14 to 16 syllables:
--The first line is written in (approximately) 3-4-4-4 states the theme of the poem
--The second line is (approximately) 3-4-4-4 is an elaboration of the first line's theme
--The third line is divided into two sections.
--The first section is (approximately) 3-5 counter-theme
--the second part is (approximately) 4-3 conclusion
The counter-theme is called the 'twist,' which is usually a surprise in meaning, sound, or another device.

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