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April’s air stirs in
willow-leaves... a butterfly
floats and balances

Now, read Gabriel’s analysis of the haiku:

This haiku contains a kigo in addition to a motif.

Which word from the haiku supports Gabriel’s analysis?

Answer :

A motif is dominant idea. A kigo is a word that is tied to a season. In this haiku, the kigo is April which is specifically tied to Spring. April is also the motif because the dominant idea of the haiku is April.

The word 'April' in the haiku acts as a kigo, indicating the spring season and supporting Gabriel's analysis.

The word from the haiku that supports Gabriel's analysis of the poem containing a kigo in addition to a motif is 'April'. A kigo is a term associated with the seasons in Japanese poetry, particularly haiku, and in this case, 'April' suggests the season of spring, thus serving as the kigo. The mention of willow-leaves and a butterfly float and balances, provides a visual motif that complements the seasonal reference and adds to the poem's evocative power.