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What is the meaning of 'necios'?
Foolish, silly, or ignorant.
What does 'acusáis' mean?
You accuse.
Define 'retruécano'.
Reversing or altering word order for emphasis and paradox.
What does 'paradoja' signify?
Contradictory statements highlighting irrationality.
Explain 'antítesis'.
Contrasting opposing ideas to expose hypocrisy.
What is 'machismo'?
Men's tendency to blame and accuse women without reason, perpetuating gender inequality.
Define 'patriarcal'.
A system that grants power and control to men.
What is 'octosílabo'?
Eight-syllable verse.
What is 'cuarteto'?
Four-line stanza.
Define 'tono' in literature.
The attitude of the writer towards the subject or audience.
What is the meaning of 'necios'?
Foolish, silly, or ignorant.
What is the meaning of 'acusáis'?
You accuse.
What is the meaning of 'retruécano'?
A literary device involving the reversal or alteration of word order for emphasis and paradox.
What is the meaning of 'paradoja'?
A statement that appears self-contradictory but contains a deeper truth.
What is the meaning of 'antítesis'?
The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often in parallel structure.
What is the meaning of 'machismo'?
A cultural concept emphasizing male dominance and superiority.
What is the meaning of 'patriarcal'?
Relating to a system of society or government controlled by men.
What is the meaning of 'tono'?
The attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience.
What is the meaning of 'octosílabo'?
A verse of eight syllables.
What is the meaning of 'cuarteto'?
A stanza of four lines.
What is the meaning of 'aliteración'?
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
What is the grammatical function of the subjunctive mood in Spanish?
It expresses doubt, uncertainty, wishes, or emotions.
Explain the use of 'por' vs. 'para'.
'Por' is used for cause, reason, or duration; 'para' is used for purpose, destination, or deadline.
How are reflexive verbs used in Spanish?
Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject is performing the action on themselves (e.g., 'lavarse' - to wash oneself).
What is the correct word order for placing object pronouns?
Object pronouns typically precede the conjugated verb (e.g., 'Lo veo' - I see it).
Explain the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'.
'Ser' is used for permanent characteristics, origin, and identity; 'estar' is used for temporary states, location, and conditions.
How do you form the present perfect tense in Spanish?
Use the auxiliary verb 'haber' in the present tense + the past participle (e.g., 'He comido' - I have eaten).
Explain the use of the personal 'a' in Spanish.
The personal 'a' is used before a direct object that is a specific person or pet.
What are the rules for using definite articles (el, la, los, las)?
Definite articles are used to refer to specific nouns or nouns that have already been mentioned.
How do you form comparisons of inequality in Spanish?
Use 'más/menos + adjective/adverb + que' (e.g., 'más alto que' - taller than).
Explain the formation and use of the conditional tense.
The conditional tense is formed by adding conditional endings to the infinitive and is used to express hypothetical situations or polite requests.
What are the main uses of the imperfect subjunctive?
It is used in 'si' clauses to express hypothetical situations in the past and after certain expressions of emotion or doubt.