3.5 Study of Salmo XVII by Francisco de Quevedo

• What is the 17th century in Spain often referred to as?

  The Golden Age
• The dominant artistic style of the 17th century was the Baroque
• Notable writers of the 17th century include Francisco de Quevedo, Luis de Góngora, and Calderón de la Barca.
• What literary style is Francisco de Quevedo known for?

  Baroque
• Quevedo's works often explore themes such as mortality and social criticism
• Which of Quevedo's works is a poignant reflection on time and loss?

  Salmo XVII
• El Buscón is a picaresque novel by Quevedo about a young man's misadventures.
• Match the literary aspect with its key detail:

  Style ↔️ Baroque

  Themes ↔️ Mortality, Decay

  Key Works ↔️ Salmo XVII, Sueños

  Major Contributions ↔️ Complex language, satire
• What war further drained Spain's resources during the 17th century?

  The Thirty Years' War
• Notable writers of the 17th century include Francisco de Quevedo, Luis de Góngora, and Calderón de la Barca
• Quevedo's Baroque style combines intricate language with sharp wit and satire.
• Which work by Quevedo reflects on time and loss?

  Salmo XVII
• Quevedo's works often explore themes such as mortality and social satire
• Match the metaphor from Salmo XVII with its meaning:

  muros de la patria ↔️ Ruined state of Spain

  arroyos de sangre ↔️ Violence and loss of life

  sol bebía los campos ↔️ Economic decline

  y ya no hallé sombra ↔️ Absence of solace
• What phrase in Salmo XVII highlights the absence of hope?

  y ya no hallé sombra
• Salmo XVII captures the spirit of the Golden Age's end.
• Quevedo employs poetic devices in Salmo XVII to enhance themes such as decay and loss of glory
• Order the poetic devices used in Salmo XVII:

  1️⃣ Metaphor

  2️⃣ Imagery

  3️⃣ Repetition

  4️⃣ Personification
• Match the theme in Salmo XVII with a key poetic device:

  Mortality ↔️ Personification

  Decay ↔️ Metaphor

  Loss of Glory ↔️ Repetition
• The phrase "La muerte se llevaba los días" illustrates the theme of mortality in Salmo XVII.
• The phrase "Muros de la patria mía" symbolizes the nation's decay
• Which of Quevedo's notable works is a collection of satirical dreams critiquing society?

  Sueños
• Which literary period was Francisco de Quevedo associated with?

  Golden Age
• Quevedo's writing is characterized by complex and ornate language
• Francisco de Quevedo's works often feature a satirical and humorous tone.
• What profound themes are present in Quevedo's works?

  Mortality and decay
• Quevedo's notable works include Salmo XVII
• Quevedo's Baroque style emphasizes simplicity and clarity.

  False
• What cultural and historical context influenced Quevedo's writing?

  17th-century Spain
• Match the aspect of Quevedo's works with its key details:

  1️⃣ Style

  2️⃣ Baroque

  3️⃣ Themes

  4️⃣ Mortality, Decay, Social Satire

  5️⃣ Key Works

  6️⃣ Salmo XVII, Sueños, El Buscón
• What themes are explored in $\text{Salmo XVII}$?


  Decay, loss, time
• The phrase $\text{Muros de la patria mía}$ in $\text{Salmo XVII}$ represents the physical decline of Spain
• The phrase $\text{arroyos de sangre}$ in $\text{Salmo XVII}$ uses imagery to highlight violence and suffering.
• What poetic devices are used in $\text{Salmo XVII}$?


  Metaphor, imagery, personification
• Match the theme in $\text{Salmo XVII}$ with its corresponding key phrase and poetic device:


  Decay ↔️ $Muros de la patria mía$ - Metaphor

  Loss ↔️ $arroyos de sangre$ - Imagery

  Time ↔️ $Ya no hallé sombra$ - Personification
• In $\text{Salmo XVII}$, the theme of mortality is reflected in the phrase $\text{La muerte se llevaba los días}$, which uses personification and imagery
• The phrase $\text{No hallé sombra}$ in $\text{Salmo XVII}$ emphasizes the loss of solace and hope.
• What religious themes are present in \text{Salmo XVII}</latex>?

  Faith in God
• What philosophical themes are present in $\text{Salmo XVII}$?


  Human mortality, stoicism
• Quevedo's Baroque style is reflected in $Salmo XVII$ with its religious and philosophical themes.