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What is the primary focus of a descriptive textual sequence?

  • Providing arguments for a viewpoint
  • Presenting characteristics of subjects (correct)
  • Explaining complex situations
  • Relating events that happened over time

Which textual sequence aims to persuade or present a debatable viewpoint?

  • Descriptive
  • Narrative
  • Dialogic
  • Argumentative (correct)

Which property of text ensures that ideas are presented in a logical order?

  • Suitability/Adequacy
  • Purpose/Goal
  • Logic/Coherence (correct)
  • Truthfulness/Reality

What function does a dialogic textual sequence serve?

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Which of the following would NOT be a characteristic of an expository text?

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What is a predominant theme in 15th-century Spanish poetry?

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Which poetic structure is commonly found in the poetry of Jorge Manrique?

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What does the term 'Ubi Sunt' reflect in 15th-century poetry?

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Which of the following best describes the common metrics used in 15th-century Spanish poetry?

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What device is commonly used in 15th-century poetry to link ideas and create flow?

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What is a key thematic focus in the poetry of Jorge Manrique?

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How is 'Coplas a la Muerte de su Padre' structured?

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Which of the following describes a literary device frequently employed in 15th-century poetry?

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What does the term 'Ubi Sunt' signify in the context of 15th-century Spanish poetry?

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Which metrical structure is often found in 15th-century Spanish poetry?

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Narrative Text Sequence

Relates facts, actions, or events that occur over time.

Descriptive Text Sequence

Describes the characteristics of something (people, objects, places, etc.).

Expository Text Sequence

Provides information and explanations to clarify complex topics.

Argumentative Text Sequence

Presents a viewpoint on a topic; often debatable.

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Dialogic Text Sequence

Shows a conversation between speakers with different interventions.

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Courtly Love

A romantic ideal prevalent in medieval literature, emphasizing chivalry, noble deeds, and a love that is often unattainable.

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Octosyllabic Verse

A poetic verse with eight syllables per line, commonly found in 15th-century Spanish poetry.

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Ubi Sunt

A Latin phrase meaning 'Where are they?' It expresses a sense of the fleeting nature of life and the passing of time.

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Coplas a la Muerte de su Padre

A famous poem by Jorge Manrique lamenting the death of his father. It exemplifies the themes of mortality and the transience of life.

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Tripartite Structure

A three-part structure that distinguishes sections of a literary work. In Manrique's 'Coplas,' it helps to divide themes and sentiments.

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Consonant Rhyme

Matching sounds at the end of lines in a poem, using consonants that are similar.

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Hyperbaton

A figure of speech where words are arranged in an unusual order for emphasis.

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What is the 'Ubi Sunt' theme?

A theme that focuses on the transience of life and the passing of time, asking 'Where are they?' referring to people and things from the past.

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Manrique's 'Coplas'

A famous poem by Jorge Manrique, lamenting the death of his father. It explores themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of life.

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Study Notes

Language Study Notes

  • Initial Text: Focuses on understanding the author's communication intent.
  • Title: Crucial element in comprehension
  • Author: Important for understanding perspective.
  • Publication Date: Provides context.
  • Length: Offers insight into the text's scope.
  • Source: Origin of the information.
  • Textual Typology: Identifying the genre (e.g., narrative, descriptive).
  • Narrative Sequence: Describes events, actions, and characters.
  • Descriptive Sequence: Provides details about people, objects, places, etc.
  • Expository Sequence: Informative and explains situations.
  • Argumentative Sequence: Presents a point of view.
  • Dialogic Sequence: Exchange between speakers
  • Interlocutors: The individuals involved in dialog.
  • Factual Interventions: Introduction or greetings,
  • Transactional Interventions: Sharing of information.
  • Textual Properties: Includes:
    • Suitability: Appropriateness for the intended audience.
    • Purpose: The intended use of the text.
    • Target Audience: Defines the intended receivers.
    • Logical Order: Consistently follows a logical progression.
    • Consistency with Reality: Accuracy and truthfulness.
    • Progression: Development of ideas or themes throughout the text.

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