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What is the meaning of 'Verso libre'?
Free verse; poetry with no strict meter or rhyme.
What is the meaning of 'Enumeración'?
Enumeration; a list of things.
What is the meaning of 'Símbolo'?
Symbol; something that represents something else.
What is the meaning of 'Imagen'?
Imagery; vivid sensory descriptions.
What is the meaning of 'Alusión'?
Allusion; a subtle reference.
What is the meaning of 'Asíndeton'?
Asyndeton; omission of conjunctions.
What is the meaning of 'Polisíndeton'?
Polysyndeton; repetition of conjunctions.
What is the meaning of 'Verosimilitud'?
Plausibility/Realism; the appearance of being true or real.
What is the meaning of 'Antítesis'?
Antithesis; a contrast or opposition.
What is the meaning of 'Paradoja'?
Paradox; a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement.
What is the meaning of 'Yuxtaposición'?
Juxtaposition; placing contrasting images side by side.
What is the meaning of 'Sinestesia'?
Synesthesia; blending sensory experiences.
What is the meaning of 'Verso libre'?
Free verse; poetry without strict meter or rhyme.
What is the meaning of 'Enumeración'?
Enumeration; a list of things.
What is the meaning of 'Símbolo'?
Symbol; something that represents something else.
What is the meaning of 'Imagen'?
Imagery; vivid sensory descriptions.
What is the meaning of 'Alusión'?
Allusion; an indirect reference.
What is the meaning of 'Asíndeton'?
Asyndeton; omission of conjunctions.
What is the meaning of 'Polisíndeton'?
Polysyndeton; repetition of conjunctions.
What is the meaning of 'Verosimilitud'?
Plausibility/Realism; the appearance of being true or real.
What is the meaning of 'Antítesis'?
Antithesis; contrasting ideas.
What is the meaning of 'Paradoja'?
Paradox; a statement that appears self-contradictory but contains a truth.
What is the meaning of 'Yuxtaposición'?
Juxtaposition; placing two things side by side to compare.
What is the meaning of 'Sinestesia'?
Synesthesia; blending sensory experiences.
What is the historical context of 'Walking Around'?
Mid-20th century, a period with rigid gender roles, increasing industrialization, and urbanization.
What is the geographic context of 'Walking Around'?
Imagery suggests landscapes of Chile, with its diverse mountains, lakes, and coastline.
What was Neruda's political affiliation?
Neruda was a leftist, associated with the Communist Party of Chile.
What aspects of socio-economic context are reflected in the poem?
Urban life and consumerism, with the protagonist encountering tailor shops, movie houses, barbershops, and stores.
What universal themes does the poem explore?
Existential angst and the search for authenticity.
What does the 'green knife' symbolize?
Urge for radical change and liberation.
What does the 'half-frozen warehouse with corpses' symbolize?
Emotional numbness and disconnection.
What do the references to 'law clerks' and 'nuns' suggest?
A desire to challenge the established order.
What is the significance of Neruda's use of free verse?
It creates a natural and unforced flow, enhancing emotional intensity and introspection.
How does the poem reflect the pressures of conformity?
By highlighting the commodification of human existence and the protagonist's desire to escape societal expectations.
What does the protagonist's contemplation of drastic actions reveal?
Pent-up frustrations and existential unrest.
What is the significance of the poem's title?
It suggests brevity, while the poem explores complex themes.