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What is assonant rhyme in Spanish poetry?
Rhyme in which only the vowels are identical, especially in the last stressed syllable.
How does 'sinalefa' affect syllable counting in poetry?
It combines vowel sounds between words, reducing the syllable count to maintain the meter.
How does hyperbaton affect sentence structure?
It inverts the normal word order, often to fit rhyme or meter, creating a stylized effect.
What is a 'romance' in the context of Spanish literature?
A ballad, a narrative poem, often of unknown authorship, transmitted orally.
What does 'Alhama' refer to in the poem?
A Moorish fort that fell to the Christians, marking a significant loss for the Moors.
What is an 'alfaquí'?
An Islamic advisor or religious leader.
What is 'Reconquista'?
The historical period of conflict in Spain during which Christian kingdoms sought to reclaim territory from the Moors.
What does 'Convivencia' mean?
The period of coexistence between Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities in Spain before the Reconquista.
What is 'octosílabo'?
A verse or line of poetry containing eight syllables.
What is 'estribillo'?
A refrain or chorus in a poem, repeated at intervals.
Define 'sinalefa'.
The merging of the final vowel of one word with the initial vowel of the next to maintain the meter.
What is 'hiperbatón'?
The inversion of the normal order of words, often to accommodate rhyme or meter.
Define 'polifonía'.
The presence of multiple voices or perspectives within a literary work.
What is 'verso blanco'?
Blank verse; unrhymed verse, especially unrhymed iambic pentameter.
What is 'Siglo de Oro'?
Spain's Golden Age, a period of flourishing arts and literature.
What is the meaning of 'Romance'?
A ballad; a narrative poem, often of unknown authorship, designed for oral performance.
What is the meaning of 'Alhama'?
A Moorish fort that fell to the Christians, marking a turning point in the Reconquista.
What is the meaning of 'Reconquista'?
The historical period of conflict between Christian kingdoms and the Moors for control of the Iberian Peninsula.
What is the meaning of 'Alfaquí'?
An Islamic advisor or religious leader.
What is the meaning of '¡Ay de mi Alhama!'?
Woe is me, Alhama! A repeated chorus expressing sorrow and lament over the loss of Alhama.
What is the meaning of 'Convivencia'?
The period of coexistence between Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities in medieval Spain.
What is the meaning of 'Octosílabo'?
A verse or line of poetry with eight syllables.
What is the meaning of 'Estribillo'?
Chorus; a repeated line or group of lines in a poem or song.
What is the meaning of 'Sinalefa'?
The merging of the final vowel of one word with the initial vowel of the next, to maintain the meter.
What is the meaning of 'Hiperbatón'?
Hyperbaton; the inversion of the normal order of words for poetic effect.
What is the meaning of 'Polifonía'?
Polyphony; the presence of multiple voices or perspectives in a literary work.
What is the meaning of 'Versos blancos'?
Blank verse; unrhymed verse, especially the unrhymed iambic pentameter.