Critical Reading The following question is based on the haiku by Basho.

Which of the following best explains why haiku poems are enriched by their poetic form?
a.
Nature is best described by using words that do not rhyme.
b.
The fewer the words, the stronger the poem.
c.
The disciplined use of language calls forth deep thoughts and emotions.
d.
Poems that rhyme cannot be deeply expressive.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.