AP Spanish Literature and Culture Flashcards: Key literary devices and their function
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What is "In medias res" in literature?
"In medias res" is a literary and narrative technique where the story begins in the middle of the plot, rather than at the beginning, often with an immediate action or conflict.
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What is "In medias res" in literature?
"In medias res" is a literary and narrative technique where the story begins in the middle of the plot, rather than at the beginning, often with an immediate action or conflict.
Define "Voz poética."
"Voz poética" refers to the speaker or narrator of a poem, who is distinct from the actual author and conveys the poem's emotions and ideas.
What is a "Verso octosílabo"?
A "Verso octosílabo" is a verse line consisting of eight syllables, commonly found in traditional Spanish poetry, such as ballads and popular songs.
Explain "Rima asonante en los versos pares."
This refers to assonant rhyme occurring only in the even-numbered lines of a poem, where only the vowel sounds match from the last stressed vowel onward, a common feature in Spanish ballads.
What is an "Estribillo"?
An "Estribillo" is a refrain or chorus in a poem or song, a line or set of lines that is repeated at intervals, often at the end of stanzas.
Define "Polifonía" in a literary context.
"Polifonía" is a literary technique that presents multiple distinct voices or perspectives within a single text, allowing for a diversity of viewpoints and interpretations.
What is "La tradición oral"?
"La tradición oral" refers to the cultural transmission of knowledge, art, ideas, and traditions through speech or song from one generation to another, often before the advent of writing.
How do you identify cultural products in texts and visuals?
Cultural products are tangible creations or artifacts that reflect the values, beliefs, and customs of a particular culture, such as literature, art, music, or architecture.
What are cultural practices and how can they be identified in texts?
Cultural practices are the observable behaviors, rituals, and customs that a group of people share and perform, identifiable through descriptions of daily life, ceremonies, or social interactions in texts.
How do you identify cultural perspectives in texts and visuals?
Cultural perspectives are the viewpoints, attitudes, and values that shape how individuals or groups interpret the world, identifiable by analyzing characters' beliefs, narrative biases, or thematic messages.