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What was the impact of the Cuban Revolution on the Boom Latinoamericano?
It created a tense global atmosphere and inspired writers to critique political realities.
How did military regimes influence the themes of the Boom?
They led to themes of political oppression, social injustice, and the search for identity.
What role did 'Guerilla Warfare' play in the context of the Boom?
It increased violence and instability, which writers reflected in their works.
How did the Cold War impact Latin America and its literature?
It created political polarization and influenced writers to explore themes of identity and resistance.
Explain the significance of 'youth movements' during the Boom era.
They challenged traditional norms and elites, influencing the themes of rebellion and change in literature.
What does 'Visionary' mean in the context of the Boom Latinoamericano?
The act of writers imagining better worlds as a form of coping and resistance to grim realities.
What is the cultural significance of 'Chac Mool'?
It represents a clash between indigenous culture and modernity, and the resurgence of ancient beliefs.
What is the cultural significance of 'Aztecs' in 'La noche boca arriba'?
Represents indigenous history and the brutality of conquest, contrasting with modern life.
What is the significance of 'Poverty' in 'La siesta del martes'?
Highlights the difficult lives of the poor and marginalized, and the social inequalities in Latin America.
What is the cultural significance of 'El ahogado más hermoso del mundo'?
It symbolizes transformation and hope, as the villagers' attitudes change and they become more accepting.
What is the cultural significance of 'Words' in 'Dos palabras'?
Highlights the transformative power of language and its ability to influence individuals and society.
What is 'El Boom Latinoamericano'?
A literary movement in the 1960s and 70s that brought Latin American literature to global prominence.
What does 'Realismo Mágico' mean?
Magical realism, a literary style that blends realistic elements with fantastical or supernatural ones.
Define 'Dualidad del ser'.
Duality of being; the exploration of conflicting identities within a person or nation.
What is 'Contracultura'?
Counterculture; a movement challenging traditional norms and values.
Define 'Critica Social'.
Social critique; the examination and questioning of societal norms, hierarchies, and power structures.
What does 'Narrador desconocido' mean?
Unknown Narrator; when the narrator's identity is unclear, adding to the mystery.
What is 'Jerarquía social'?
Social Hierarchy; the examination of class differences and their impact on individuals.
Define 'Narrativa epistolar'.
Epistolary narrative; A story told through letters or journal entries.
What does 'Ambiguity' mean in literature?
Uncertainty or inexactness of meaning in language.
What is 'Personaje marginado'?
Marginalized character; A character excluded from the main society.
Explain the use of subjunctive mood when expressing doubt or uncertainty.
Use the subjunctive after expressions like 'dudar que,' 'no creer que,' and 'es posible que' to indicate uncertainty or doubt about a situation.
How do you form the pluperfect subjunctive?
It is formed with the auxiliary verb 'haber' in the imperfect subjunctive + past participle. Example: 'hubiera hablado'.
Explain the use of 'se' for impersonal constructions.
'Se' is used to form impersonal sentences where the subject is not defined. Example: 'Se dice que...'
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.
Explain the use of 'por' and 'para'.
'Por' is used for cause, reason, or motive, and 'para' is used for purpose, goal, or destination.
How do you form the conditional tense?
The conditional tense is formed by adding the conditional endings (-ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían) to the infinitive of the verb.
Explain the use of the imperfect subjunctive in 'si' clauses.
The imperfect subjunctive is used in the 'si' clause to express hypothetical or contrary-to-fact conditions.
How do you use reflexive verbs?
Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject performs the action on themselves. They are used with reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se).
Explain the use of preterite vs. imperfect tense.
Preterite is used for completed actions in the past, while imperfect is used for ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
How do you form affirmative tú commands?
Affirmative tú commands are formed by using the él/ella/usted form of the present indicative.