Question

Sickly,

but somehow the chrysanthemum

is budding.

–Bashō

What motifs appear in this haiku? Check all that apply.

nature
night
change
renewal
friendship

Answer 1

Nature — yes (the chrysanthemum is a natural image).
Change — yes (budding signals a shift, development).
Renewal — yes (new growth/budding implies renewal).

Night and friendship — no.