Question

When the winter chrysanthemums go,

there’s nothing to write about

but radishes.

–Bashō

Which features of the poem identify it as a haiku? Check all that apply.

The poem is three lines long.
The poem does not use rhyme.
The poem contains a kigo.
The poem is written in English.
The poem is written in the present tens

Answer 1

- The poem is three lines long.
- The poem contains a kigo.

Explanation: Traditional haiku are short, usually presented in three lines, and include a seasonal word (kigo) — here “winter chrysanthemums.” Rhyme, language (English), or present-tense verb form are not required features of haiku.