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What is the meaning of 'Siglo de Oro'?
Spanish Golden Age, a period of flourishing arts and literature in Spain.
What is the meaning of 'Barroco'?
Baroque, a style characterized by ornate detail and complexity.
What is the meaning of 'Culteranismo'?
A literary style characterized by elaborate language and classical allusions.
What is the meaning of 'Conceptismo'?
A literary style characterized by wit, wordplay, and philosophical depth.
What is the meaning of 'Soneto'?
Sonnet, a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme.
What is the meaning of 'Carpe Diem'?
"Seize the day"; enjoy the present without worrying about the future.
What is the meaning of 'Memento Mori'?
Remember that you must die; an artistic or symbolic reminder of mortality.
What is the meaning of 'El tiempo y el espacio'?
Time and space; concepts explored in literature and philosophy.
What is the meaning of 'La trayectoria y la transformación'?
The journey and transformation; the change of something over time.
What is the meaning of 'La introspección'?
Introspection; the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
What is the significance of the Golden Age in Spanish literature?
It represents a peak in Spanish artistic and literary achievement, producing many influential works.
Why is 'Don Quixote' important?
It is considered one of the first modern novels and a foundational work of Spanish literature.
What are the key characteristics of Baroque art and literature?
Elaborate detail, grandeur, complexity, and exploration of philosophical and social themes.
How does Góngora's poetry reflect 'culteranismo'?
His poems are filled with rich metaphors, complex syntax, and elaborate language.
How does Quevedo's poetry reflect 'conceptismo'?
His poems use wit, wordplay, and concise expression to convey profound ideas about the decay of Spain.
What themes are commonly explored in Golden Age literature?
Time, beauty, love, death, and the decline of Spain.
What is the cultural relevance of 'El burlador de Sevilla'?
It introduces the character of Don Juan, a famous womanizer, who defies social and religious norms.
What is the historical context of Quevedo's 'Salmo XVII'?
It reflects the political and economic decline of Spain in the 17th century.
Explain the role of theater during the Golden Age.
Theater became a major form of entertainment and a reflection of Spanish society, with playwrights like Lope de Vega revolutionizing dramatic conventions.
What is the significance of 'Hombres necios que acusáis' by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz?
The poem is a powerful critique of the hypocrisy of men who blame women for their own advances, advocating for women's rights and intellectual equality.
What is the meaning of 'Siglo de Oro'?
The Spanish Golden Age, a period of flourishing arts and literature in Spain.
What does 'carpe diem' mean?
Seize the day; make the most of the present time.
What does 'memento mori' mean?
Remember that you must die; a reminder of mortality.
What is 'culteranismo'?
A Baroque literary style characterized by ornate language and complex metaphors.
What is 'conceptismo'?
A Baroque literary style characterized by wit, wordplay, and concise expression of profound ideas.
What is a 'soneto'?
A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, often exploring themes of love or beauty.
Define 'Barroco'.
Baroque; an artistic style characterized by elaborate detail and grandeur.
What does 'introspección' mean?
Introspection; the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
Define 'patria'.
Homeland, native country.
What does 'melancólico' mean?
Melancholy; a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.