Question

Read the haiku by Bashō.

Awake at night,
the lamp low,
the oil freezing.

The carefully selected words in this haiku create a

A: distressed mood.
B: cautious mood.
C: contemplative mood.
D: regretful mood.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The carefully selected words in Bashō's haiku create a **C: contemplative mood**. The imagery of being awake at night with a low lamp and freezing oil evokes a sense of quiet reflection and introspection, typical of contemplative moments.