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Question 3 • English Language Arts 12

Read the haiku by Bashō. Midfield, attached to nothing, the skylark singing. Which best describes the mood of the haiku?

Answer
A
carefree and optimistic
B
remorseful and lonely
C
anxious and irritated
D
wistful and meditative

Explanation

The skylark is described as “attached to nothing” and singing freely in the open field. That image suggests ease and freedom, rather than sadness, anxiety, or irritation. The mood is best described as carefree and optimistic.

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