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What is the meaning of 'Machismo'?
Male superiority and the need to dominate.
What is the meaning of 'Las relaciones interpersonales'?
Interpersonal relationships; a key theme in AP Spanish Literature.
What is the meaning of 'Las relaciones de poder'?
Power dynamics and power struggles; a recurring theme in the course.
What is the meaning of 'El imperialismo'?
One group dominating another, often tied to religion or conquest.
What is the meaning of 'Sociedades en contacto'?
Societies in contact; clash of cultures or religions.
What is the meaning of 'Época medieval'?
The Medieval Era.
What is the meaning of 'moraleja'?
A moral lesson or teaching.
What is the meaning of 'metáfora'?
A figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another.
What is the meaning of 'símil'?
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by 'like' or 'as'.
What is the meaning of 'ironía'?
The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
What is the significance of Alhambra Fortress?
A symbol of power and conflict during the medieval period in Spain.
What is the historical context of 'Romance de la pérdida de Alhama'?
The fall of Alhama to Christian forces, marking a turning point in the Reconquista.
What does 'El Conde Lucanor' tell us about medieval society?
It provides a window into medieval society, especially regarding gender roles and power dynamics.
What is the significance of the theme 'Las sociedades en contacto' in 'Romance de la pérdida de Alhama'?
It highlights the clash between different religions and cultures during the Reconquista.
What role did religion play in the medieval period?
Religion was a central aspect, influencing politics, society, and literature.
Explain the relevance of 'El machismo' in medieval Spanish literature.
It reflects the patriarchal structure of medieval society, where men held dominant power.
What is the Reconquista?
The historical period in which Christian kingdoms sought to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule.
What is the significance of the poem being anonymous ('Romance de la pérdida de Alhama')?
It reflects the oral tradition of medieval literature and the communal nature of storytelling.
How did war influence literature during the medieval period?
War and conquest became major themes, reflecting power dynamics and cultural clashes.
What is the cultural significance of Ronda, Spain?
Ronda offers a glimpse into the medieval world through its architecture and historical sites.
What is the meaning of 'machismo'?
Male superiority and the need to dominate.
What does 'imperialismo' refer to?
One group dominating another, often tied to religion or conquest.
What is a 'moraleja'?
A moral lesson or teaching conveyed in a story.
Define 'las relaciones interpersonales'.
Interpersonal relationships; how people interact with each other.
What does 'las relaciones de poder' mean?
Power dynamics; the ways in which power is distributed and exercised.
Define 'sociedades en contacto'.
Societies in contact; interaction and conflict between different societies or cultures.
What does 'la construcción de género' refer to?
The construction of gender; how gender roles and identities are formed and defined by society.
What is the meaning of 'epoca medieval'?
The Medieval Era.
What is a 'poema'?
A poem.
What is a 'soneto'?
A sonnet.