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What is the meaning of 'Renacimiento'?
Renaissance: A period of revival of classical art and literature.
What is the meaning of 'Soneto'?
Sonnet: A 14-line poem using a formal rhyme scheme.
What is the meaning of 'Apóstrofe'?
Apostrophe: Addressing an inanimate object or absent person.
What is the meaning of 'Metáfora'?
Metaphor: A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things.
What is the meaning of 'Símil'?
Simile: A comparison using 'como' or 'cual'.
What is the meaning of 'Carpe Diem'?
"Seize the day": Enjoy the present without worrying about the future.
What is the meaning of 'Énfasis'?
Emphasis: Special importance or prominence given to something.
What is the meaning of 'Imagen'?
Image: A visual representation or mental picture.
What is the meaning of 'Belleza'?
Beauty: A combination of qualities that pleases the aesthetic senses.
What is the meaning of 'Tiempo'?
Time: The indefinite continued progress of existence.
What is the meaning of 'Renacimiento'?
Renaissance: A period of revival in art, literature, and culture.
What is the meaning of 'Soneto'?
Sonnet: A 14-line poem using a formal rhyme scheme.
What is the meaning of 'Apóstrofe'?
Apostrophe: Addressing an inanimate object or absent person.
What is the meaning of 'Carpe Diem'?
"Seize the day": The theme of enjoying the present without worrying about the future.
What is the meaning of 'Metáfora'?
Metaphor: A figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things.
What is the meaning of 'Símil'?
Simile: A comparison between two things using 'como' or 'cual'.
What is the meaning of 'Anáfora'?
Anaphora: Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
What is the meaning of 'Hipérbaton'?
Hyperbaton: Inversion of the normal order of words.
What is the meaning of 'Encabalgamiento'?
Enjambment: The continuation of a sentence or clause over a line-break.
What is the meaning of 'Métrica'?
Metrics: The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry.
What was the significance of the Renaissance in 16th-century Spain?
A period of artistic, literary, and cultural revival, marked by a renewed interest in classical ideas.
Who was Garcilaso de la Vega?
A poet and soldier who combined Spanish forms with Italian influences, key figure of the Spanish Renaissance.
What is the significance of 'Carpe Diem' in Renaissance poetry?
Reflects the idea of enjoying the present moment, given the transient nature of life and beauty.
How did Italian Renaissance influence Spanish literature?
Introduced new poetic forms and themes, leading to a fusion of Italian and Spanish styles.
What role did nature play in Spanish Renaissance poetry?
Nature served as a source of inspiration and a symbol of beauty and harmony.
What was the societal context of Garcilaso’s poetry?
The rise of a merchant class and nobles supporting the arts, reflecting the sensibilities of the educated elite.
What is the cultural importance of gardens and flowers in the poem?
They represent the natural beauty and inspire imagery.
What was Spain's political state during the Renaissance?
Spain was becoming a major empire.
What classical works did Renaissance aim to replicate?
Greek and Roman works.
What is the main focus of Soneto XXIII?
Love, beauty, and the transient nature of life.