Question

read the haiku.

aprils air stirs in
willow-leaves . . . a butterfly
floats and balances

now, read gabriels analysis of the haiku.

this haiku contains a kigo in addition to a motif.

which word from the haiku supports gabriels analysis?

• aprils
• willow-leaves
• butterfly
• balances

Explanation:

Define the key literary term

A kigo is a traditional Japanese poetic term. It refers to a word or phrase associated with a particular season, used in classical haiku to establish the seasonal setting.

Analyze Gabriel's claim

Gabriel's analysis states: "This haiku contains a kigo in addition to a motif." We need to find the word in the haiku that functions as a seasonal word (kigo).

Evaluate the poem's text

The haiku reads:
"April's air stirs in
willow-leaves . . . a butterfly
floats and balances"

"April's" directly names a spring month, which serves as a clear seasonal indicator (kigo) indicating the season of spring.

Assess the multiple-choice options

• April's: Directly indicates the season of spring, acting as a kigo.
• willow-leaves: While natural, it is less specific as a primary seasonal word compared to the explicit month.
• butterfly: A natural element, but not the primary kigo here.
• balances: A verb describing action, not a seasonal word.

Therefore, "April's" is the word that supports Gabriel's analysis of the haiku containing a kigo.

Answer:

• (A) April's (Correct answer)
• (B) willow-leaves
• (C) butterfly
• (D) balances