A literary movement in the 1960s and 70s that brought Latin American literature to global prominence.

Magical realism, a literary style that blends realistic elements with fantastical or supernatural ones.

Duality of being; the exploration of conflicting identities within a person or nation.

Counterculture; a movement challenging traditional norms and values.

Social critique; the examination and questioning of societal norms, hierarchies, and power structures.

Unknown Narrator; when the narrator's identity is unclear, adding to the mystery.

Social Hierarchy; the examination of class differences and their impact on individuals.

Epistolary narrative; A story told through letters or journal entries.

Uncertainty or inexactness of meaning in language.

Marginalized character; A character excluded from the main society.

The Cuban Revolution inspired many writers to explore themes of social justice, revolution, and political change.

The rise of authoritarian governments led writers to critique oppression, explore identity, and use magical realism as a form of resistance.

Magical realism often incorporates elements of indigenous myths, beliefs, and traditions, blending them with contemporary realities.

Machismo, the cultural emphasis on male dominance and strength, often appears as a theme in literature, critiquing its effects on society and individuals.

The Cold War led to political instability, U.S. intervention, and the rise of authoritarian regimes in many Latin American countries.

Family is a central value, and family dynamics often play a crucial role in the themes explored in Latin American literature.

The Catholic Church held significant social and political influence, and its role was often questioned and critiqued in the literature of the time.

'La nueva canción' was a protest song movement that, like El Boom, reflected social and political unrest and a desire for change.

Rapid urbanization led to social issues like poverty and inequality, which became prominent themes in the literature of the era.

Mestizaje, the blending of indigenous, European, and African cultures, is a key aspect of Latin American identity, often explored in literature.

Use the subjunctive after expressions like 'dudar que,' 'no creer que,' and 'es posible que' to indicate uncertainty or doubt about a situation.

It is formed with the auxiliary verb 'haber' in the imperfect subjunctive + past participle. Example: 'hubiera hablado'.

'Se' is used to form impersonal sentences where the subject is not defined. Example: 'Se dice que...'

'Ser' is used for permanent characteristics, origin, and identity. 'Estar' is used for temporary states, location, and conditions.

'Por' is used for cause, reason, or motive, and 'para' is used for purpose, goal, or destination.

The conditional tense is formed by adding the conditional endings (-ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían) to the infinitive of the verb.

The imperfect subjunctive is used in the 'si' clause to express hypothetical or contrary-to-fact conditions.

Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject performs the action on themselves. They are used with reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se).

Preterite is used for completed actions in the past, while imperfect is used for ongoing or habitual actions in the past.

Affirmative tú commands are formed by using the él/ella/usted form of the present indicative.