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What is culteranismo?
An ornate, sophisticated literary style characterized by complex metaphors, hyperbaton, and classical allusions, prominent in the Spanish Baroque period.
What does anáfora mean?
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
What does hipérbaton mean?
The inversion of the normal order of words, often used for emphasis or artistic effect.
What does endecasílabo refer to?
A line of verse consisting of eleven syllables, common in Spanish poetry.
Define memento mori.
A Latin phrase meaning 'remember you must die,' a common theme in Baroque art and literature.
Define carpe diem.
A Latin phrase meaning 'seize the day,' urging one to make the most of the present time.
What is apóstrofe?
A figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses someone or something that is not present or cannot respond.
What is cromatismo?
The use of color imagery in literature to create visual richness and enhance the sensory experience.
What is gradación?
A series of words or phrases arranged in ascending order of intensity.
What is asíndeton?
The omission of conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses.
What is enumeración?
A list of things, people, or ideas used to emphasize a point.
What was the Spanish Golden Age?
A period of great artistic and cultural flourishing in Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries.
What is the significance of the Baroque period in Spanish literature?
It valued complexity and ornamentation, which is reflected in the ornate writing style of authors like Góngora.
What role did nobility play in the Spanish Golden Age?
The nobility often served as patrons of the arts, supporting writers and artists like Góngora.
How does Góngora's poem reflect Baroque themes?
It reflects Baroque themes through its elaborate language, metaphors, and focus on beauty, mortality, and the fleeting nature of life.
What is the cultural significance of hair in Góngora's time?
Hair, especially golden hair, was a symbol of feminine beauty and allure.
How does the poem reflect the memento mori theme?
By reminding readers of the transience of beauty and the inevitability of death, urging them to appreciate the present moment.
What is the significance of classical allusions in Baroque poetry?
Classical allusions were used to showcase the author's erudition and connect contemporary themes with classical ideals.
What is the relationship between carpe diem and memento mori in the poem?
The poem intertwines these themes, urging readers to enjoy beauty while they can, knowing it won't last forever.
How does Góngora's style contrast with earlier Spanish poetry?
Góngora's style is more complex and ornate compared to the simpler, more direct style of earlier periods like the Renaissance.
What is the role of nature in Góngora's poetry?
Nature provides a source of imagery and metaphors, often used to highlight the beauty and transience of life.
Explain the use of hipérbaton in Baroque poetry.
It is used to create emphasis, artistic flair, and to showcase the author's skill with language. It disrupts the normal word order to highlight specific elements.
What is the structure of a soneto?
A sonnet consists of 14 lines, typically divided into two quartets (four-line stanzas) and two tercets (three-line stanzas).
Describe rima consonante.
Rhyme in which the final consonants and vowels of the rhyming words are identical.
How does Góngora use anáfora in the poem?
The repetition of "Mientras..." at the beginning of several lines emphasizes the speaker's admiration and creates a rhythmic effect.
Explain the significance of endecasílabo in Spanish sonnets.
The eleven-syllable verse provides a formal structure and melody, contributing to the sonnet's overall rhythm and aesthetic appeal.
How is metáfora used to describe the woman's hair?
Comparisons to natural elements like the sun, stars, gold, and silk are used to highlight the hair's beauty and value.
What is the effect of asíndeton on the poem's rhythm?
The omission of conjunctions creates a quick and fluid rhythm, enhancing the poem's flow.
How does gradación contribute to the poem's meaning?
The use of increasingly beautiful descriptions highlights the hair's fleeting beauty and emphasizes the theme of transience.
Explain the use of enumeración in the poem.
Listing different natural elements emphasizes the hair's unparalleled beauty and creates a sense of abundance.
How does the use of apóstrofe affect the tone of the poem?
Directly addressing the beloved's hair creates a tone of adoration and intimacy, emphasizing the speaker's admiration.