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Spanish CSET Subtest II 78 Questionsand Answers 2024
The works of which of the following writers are representative of the Latin American
Boom?
A. Octavio Paz
B. Horacio Quiroga
C. Julio Cortazar
D. Gabriel Mistral -
(C)
Julio Cortazar is the writer whose works are representative of the nueva novela
hispanoamericana movement of the 1960's
Latin American literature witnessed the onset of chronicles as a result of which of the
following events?
A. Mexican-American War
B. Independence of America from Europe
C. Spanish Civil War
D. Arrival of the Spaniards in the New World -
(D)
Chronicles are the writings of the early Spaniards arrival s to the New World around
the fifteenth century. The purpose was to narrate their adventures, describe the new
reality encountered, justify their actions, and take credit for their deeds and
discoveries.
Antithesis -
(n.) the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
Metaphor -
A comparison without using like or as
Hyperbole -
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point,
or evoke humor
Metonymy -
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which
it is closely associated (such as "crown" for "royalty").
Simile -
A comparison using "like" or "as"
, Which of the following best describes an important reason for the renaissance of
Spanish literature during the early years of the twentieth century?
A. a critical analysis of Spanish culture following the country's defeat in the Spanish-
American War of 1898
B. an interest in scientific realism in response to the ideas of Darwinism
C. a spirit of optimism rooted in the economic prosperity following Spain's
industrialization
D. an assertion of national identity in support of the restored monarchy -
(A)
Spain's defeat in the Spanish-American War was a major blow to the country's
international prestige. In response, a group of Spanish intellectuals and writers
known as the Generation of 1898 focused their energies on an analysis of the
country's problems and destiny in an effort to promote a sense of national pride.
Their work resulted in a major re invigoration of Spanish literature.
Which of the following best describes the opposing social and political forces in the
Spanish Civil War of 1930s?
A. landlords and the army against defenders of the Catholic Church
B. liberal supporters of a republican government against conservative proponents of
a fascist-oriented government
C. nationalist and socialists against communists and anarchists
D. conservative supporters of a monarchical government against radical proponents
of a military dictatorship -
(B)
Political changes in Spain during the Second Republic of the 1930s polarized the
country politically. On the left, a group of liberals who supported republican
government drew support from workers, agricultural laborers, intellectuals, and
certain elements of the middle class. They were opposed by a group of conservative
landowners, business-people, and many leaders. The conservatives' victory in the
Civil War resulted in the creation of a fascist-oriented government.
In 1914, Mexican anthropologist Manuel Gamio wrote that Mexico did not constitute
a nation in the European sense, but rather was made up many small nations that
differed in speech, economy, social organization, and psychology. Garmio's view of
Mexico best describes which of the following aspects of Mexican society?
A. the decentralized form of government in Mexico and the administrative autonomy
given to regional officials
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