Question

various haiku
by robert hass, translator
as you read, take notes to identify motifs. highlight any kigo
that you notice.
chrysanthemums
bashō
click to listen to the poems read aloud.
which statements describe haiku? choose three correct answers.
the poem is long and complex.
the poem is usually written in the present
tense.
the poem uses a kigo, a word indicating the
season.
the poem is three lines long.

Explanation:

Haiku is a traditional Japanese poetic form with specific defining features:

1. It is a short, concise form, not long or complex, so the first statement is incorrect.
2. It typically uses present tense to create an immediate, vivid scene.
3. It always includes a kigo, a word that signals the season, which aligns with the prompt's instruction to highlight kigo.
4. It has a fixed structure of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern in Japanese.

Answer:

B. The poem is usually written in the present tense.
C. The poem uses a kigo, a word indicating the season.
D. The poem is three lines long.