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Who is the central figure in Petrarch's "Canzoniere"?
Laura
What is the central theme of Petrarch's Canzoniere?
Petrarch’s love for a woman named Laura
Who is believed to be the inspiration for Petrarch's poems in the Canzoniere?
Laura de Noves
How did Petrarch express his love for Laura in his poems?
Through expressions of deep emotions and longing
How did Petrarch describe his love for Laura in his poem 'Poem 61'?
As an unrequited love
What is the genre of most of the poems in Petrarch's Canzoniere?
Sonnets
Who is the author of "Sonnet 8"?
Louise Labé
What was unique about the author’s education and literary pursuits?
She received an education & explored her love for literature, unlike many women of her time.
In Sonnet 8, how does Louise Labé describe the rollercoaster of emotions that love can bring?
She compares it to the swinging of a pendulum & acknowledges its extreme highs and lows.
Which literary device is prominently used in "Sonnet 8" to describe love's effects?
Personification
In Sonnet 8 there are several opposite descriptions such as “live/die”, “hot/cold”, “pleasure/grief”, “pain/joy”. These statements are not understood literally, but as what?
Exaggerated descriptions of emotions
In "Sonnet 8", what does the author acknowledge about love?
Its ability to bring both pleasure and pain
What type of imagery does the poet use to describe what she's building?
Delicate, fragile objects (cardhouses, popsicle sticks)
What is Julia Alvarez really building when she states, “Secretly I am building in the heart a delicate structure like one of those cardhouses or popsicles”?
Poetry
What might the "delicate structure" in the poem symbolize?
Emotional vulnerability or hope
Although her poem is a sonnet, how is Julia Alvarez’s poem different from the other two?
Loose Rhythms/Slant Rhyme
How does the structure of this poem differ from traditional sonnets?
It uses loose rhythms and slant rhyme
Who is the author of "Sonnet 8"?
Louise Labé
What was unique about the author’s education and literary pursuits?
She received an education & explored her love for literature, unlike many women of her time.
In Sonnet 8, how does Louise Labé describe the rollercoaster of emotions that love can bring?
She compares it to the swinging of a pendulum & acknowledges its extreme highs and lows.
Which literary device is prominently used in "Sonnet 8" to describe love's effects?
Personification
In Sonnet 8 there are several opposite descriptions such as “live/die”, “hot/cold”, “pleasure/grief”, “pain/joy”. These statements are not understood literally, but as what?
Exaggerated descriptions of emotions
In "Sonnet 8", what does the author acknowledge about love?
Its ability to bring both pleasure and pain
What does Federigo sacrifice to provide a meal for Monna?
His prized falcon
Why does Monna visit Federigo's farm unannounced?
To request his falcon
What does Federigo spend all his wealth on in an attempt to win Monna's affection?
his prized falcon
Why does Monna decide to honor Federigo with a meal?
she wants to ask him a favor
What is the outcome of Federigo's sacrifice?
Monna is moved by his sacrifice and marries him
What role does the falcon play in Federigo's life throughout the story?
The falcon represents Federigo's loyalty and devotion to Monna.
When was the first part of Don Quixote published?
1605
What is the significance of Don Quixote's encounter with windmills?
It symbolizes his unrealistic and impractical nature.
Who does Don Quixote recruit as his squire?
Sancho Panza
What is the genre of Don Quixote?
Satire
How does Don Quixote see the world?
Through the lens of his knightly stories
What is the role of Sancho Panza in Don Quixote's adventures?
He serves as a voice of reason and practicality.
What can be inferred about Don Quixote's perception of reality?
He is unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
How does Miguel de Cervantes portray the relationship between Don Quixote and Sancho Panza?
They share a deep bond of friendship and loyalty.
Who is Dulcinea of Toboso?
Aldonza Lorenzo
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