Literatura Española y Términos Literarios

Español I

El español es una lengua románica de origen latino que se habla en muchos países del mundo. Es la tercera lengua más hablada en el mundo después del chino y el inglés. A continuación, te presentamos algunos términos y conceptos relacionados con el español y la literatura española.

Vocabulario

Vocabulary is the set of words that a person knows and uses. In Spanish literature, vocabulary plays an important role in conveying meaning and understanding the context of a text. For example, in Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote, the character Don Quixote often uses archaic or obsolete terms, which can provide insights into his personality and the historical period in which he lives.

Aliteración

Aliteration refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of multiple words in close proximity. It is commonly used in poetry for its rhythmical effect. An example from Spanish literature could be found in Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz's poem "Primero sueño", where she repeats the "f" sound in the lines "Fuente de la vida, fiel amiga / Y fuerte soporte en esta breve vida".

Anafora

Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, phrases, or sentences in a speech, article, or poem. It is used to emphasize a point or to create a sense of momentum. An example can be seen in a famous quote from Cristóbal Colón, who said "¡Yo soy el caballero Cristóbal Colón!" six times in his letter to the Catholic Monarchs requesting permission to continue exploring the New World.

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