Question

Read the three line poem by matsuo basho and the excerpt from the fairy tale little table set thyself which statement best compares one of their features I come weary in search of an inn ah these wisteria flowers It came to pass that on his way home The Joiner arrived one evening at an inn which was filled with guests They bade him welcome and invited him to sit and eat with them for otherwise he would have difficulty in getting anything No answer the joiner I will not take the few bites out of your mouth rather than that you shall be my guest they left and thought he was joking He however placed his wooden little table in the middle of the room and said a little table set thyself instantly it was covered with food A both texts were written to express strong feelings B both text convey a message about generosity C both text convey a message about the benefits of travel D both texts were written to entertain readers

Answer 1

The best statement that compares one of the features of Matsuo Basho's poem and the excerpt from "Little Table Set Thyself" is:

**B both texts convey a message about generosity.**

In Basho's poem, the author's weariness and search for an inn suggest a longing for comfort and hospitality, while the excerpt highlights the joiner’s selfless act of not wanting to take away from the other guests, instead demonstrating generosity with his magical table. Both texts reflect themes of hospitality and selflessness.