Romanticismo, realismo y naturalismo
José María Heredia was a poet from which country?
Spain
Mexico
Cuba
Argentina
How might the political climate of 19th-century Cuba be connected to Heredia's embrace of nature's power in "En una tempestad"?
The stability of the Spanish colonial government inspired Heredia's focus on natural beauty.
The desire for freedom from Spanish rule resonated with the untamed and powerful storm.
The economic prosperity of Cuba under Spanish rule led Heredia to celebrate nature's abundance.
The lack of political unrest allowed Heredia to focus solely on aesthetic elements of nature.
In "En una tempestad," the poet uses repetition of consonant sounds to emphasize the storm's sounds. What is this literary device called?
Metonymy
Apostrophe
Alliteration
Hyperbaton
What literary device involves directly addressing an inanimate object as if it were a living being?
Metonymy
Apostrophe
Alliteration
Hyperbaton
What is the effect of the combined use of personification, alliteration, and vivid imagery in describing the hurricane in "En una tempestad"?
It creates a sense of calm and tranquility, inviting the reader to relax.
It emphasizes the storm's destructive power and evokes a feeling of awe and terror.
It minimizes the storm's impact, portraying it as a minor disturbance.
It focuses on the storm's beauty, highlighting its aesthetic qualities.
How does the poem "En una tempestad" relate to the theme of 'El individuo en su entorno' (The Individual in Their Environment)?
It emphasizes the dominance of humans over nature.
It highlights the insignificance of humans compared to the power of nature.
It shows how humans and nature exist in perfect harmony.
It suggests that humans can control the forces of nature.
In "En una tempestad," what does the unstructured form of the 'silva' poem reflect?
The poet's adherence to traditional poetic structures.
The calm and orderly nature of the Caribbean environment.
The chaos and power of the storm.
The poet's desire for social and political stability.

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Which literary movement does "En una tempestad" primarily belong to?
Neoclassicism
Baroque
Romanticism
Modernism
How did José María Heredia's personal experiences influence his writing, particularly in "En una tempestad"?
His travels in Europe led him to appreciate structured poetic forms.
His exile and anguish are reflected in his admiration of nature's power.
His aristocratic background gave him a detached perspective on social issues.
His religious beliefs inspired him to focus on divine intervention in natural events.
Which of the following is a main theme in "En una tempestad"?
The importance of social gatherings
The power of nature and the environment
The benefits of urban life
The beauty of domesticity