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Set 5: Central Ideas

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

The following text discusses the Haiku poetry form. A Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines. The structure is strict: the first line has five syllables, the second has seven, and the third has five. Despite their brevity, Haikus often capture powerful moments of nature or emotion, proving that profound meaning does not always require many words.

What point does the text make about the power of Haiku poetry?

A. It requires a long time to write properly✓ Correct
B. It uses complex rhyme schemes to create emotion
C. It can convey deep meaning with very few words
D. It is no longer popular in modern Japan

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. The text concludes that Haikus prove 'profound meaning does not always require many words.'

Key Evidence:

• "capture powerful moments"

• "profound meaning does not always require many words"

Why others are wrong: A (Not mentioned), B (Inaccurate (Haiku doesn't typically rhyme)), D (Not mentioned).

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