Part. 1 Flashcards
(45 cards)
What is said is not what is meant to be understoood
Figurative language
What is expressed is exactly what it is said. Words as defined
Literal
Comparison of two things using like or as
Simile
Two things are compared without as or like. (To be or have)
Metaphor
Gives human features ot traits to unanimated objects
Personification
Exaggerating to show strong feeling or effect
Hyperbole
Expression with less strenght than expected
Understatement
A type of brief poem that expresses personal emotions and thoughts of a single speaker ;usually in first person
Lyric
Lyrics include….
Sonnet, elegy, ode, ballad and song
The subject matter of the lyric is __________ (grief, public emotions, celebration, reverance)
Expressive
Form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to its apparent meaning
Poetry
Poetry can also be in __________.
Poetic drama, hymns, lyrics or prose poetry
Poems use verse, which is
Figurative language
Prose poetry is
Literal language
From the point of view of lyric ______ and _______ are the most important functions. Used for aesthetic language
Emotive and poetic
Ability to manipulate language in creative ways
Poetic functions
When the message focuses on the sender
Emotive function
Refers to the figures of speech; prevails in the poetic function
Aesthetic value
Potential of the lyric text, context and expression; transmitting experiences or thoughts
Communicative value
Latin American Poetry is in….
Spanish and Portuguese
L.A poetry unifies _____ and _____ cultures as well as _______ traditions
Imperial
Indigenous
African
When did the world begin to notice LA poetry?
Why?
60s
Modernismo movement
Written in Nahuatl; found and recorded by Bernardino de Sahagún from Aztecs.
Pre Columbian Poetry
Followed European trends like romantic ballads as well as satire. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Colonial Era