Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer’s Rhymes: Analysis and Structure
Rima XXI
Structure
Externally, it is a text written in verse, consisting of four verses, which are hendecasyllables, enneasíllables, and tetrasyllables. Assonance rhyming pairs, being the odd loose, and its rhyme scheme is 11 – 11 9A – 4a. Internally, it can be divided into two parts:
- From verse 1 to 2: Explains what is happening today.
- From verse 3 to 4: Explains the reason for what happens.
Argument
The poet says that today the earth and the heavens will smile, and the sun reaches the bottom of his
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Evocative Words
Ephemera: Things that are short-lived or temporary.
Melancholy: A feeling of sadness or depression.
Intoxicated: Drunk or under the influence of drugs.
Summit: The highest point of a mountain or hill.
Fragrance: A pleasant smell.
Blossom: To flower or develop.
Gauze: A thin, transparent fabric.
Breezes: Gentle winds.
Vigor: Strength and energy.
Majestic: Impressive in appearance or manner.
Yearning: A strong feeling of longing or desire.
Reckon: To think or believe.
Perception: The ability to
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Humor: Clever Adjectives
- Cheeky
- Smart
- Funny
- Fun
- Hilarious
- Harmless
- Divertidisimo
- Naive
- Ironic
- Witty
- Sarcastic
- Ridiculous
- Offensive
- Rude
- Shocking
- Silly
- Foolish
- Wise
- Sage
Reporting Verbs
- Agree
- Admit
- Recognize
- Advise
- Counsel
- Apologize
- Beg
- Ask
- Declare
- Explain
- Insist (on)
- Stresses
- Invite
- Offer
- Recommend
- Order
- Suggest
- Tell
- Say
- Warn
Expressing Emotions: Verbs
- Feel good/bad about something
- Get angry/depressed about something
- Have a good/bad time
- Look on/see the funny/bright side of things
- Take something badly/seriously
Verbs (Other)
- Arrange
- Bother
- Complain
- Collapse
- Expect
Analyzing Literary and Theatrical Texts: A Deep Dive
Critical Review of a Literary Text
We are presented with a literary text belonging to the narrative genre. Specifically, it is a fragment of a novel by an outstanding representative of a specific literary period. Like any novel, a story is told, developed by a narrator, and written in prose form. The narrator considers the facts (type of narrator and examples). If you have read the book, and it is possible, we will situate the text in the introduction, body, or conclusion, justifying it with data
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Castilian Scientific Texts
Scientific and Humanistic Disciplines
There are two primary types of speech:
- The experimental sciences (physics, biology, etc.) and art (architecture, computer science, etc.).
- The humanities or social sciences (philosophy, history, philology, etc.).
Characteristics of Scientific and Humanistic Texts
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Grammatical Features
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Old English Prose: From Alfred to Beowulf
Old English Prose
The Anglo-Saxon invaders brought with them their own poetry, but there’s no evidence of their having any literary prose tradition. The development of Old English prose took place mainly in England and mainly as a result of the Christianization of England.
King Alfred
We can say that English prose begins with King Alfred because he wanted to bring to the people the most significant aspects of earlier thought (Latin, Greek, etc.). He was very much concerned with culture and carried
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