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Question 4 • British Literature and Composition

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

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

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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