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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Sonnet XIII, what phrase does Neruda insist does NOT describe Matilde?
2. In Sonnet XXIII, what flower does Neruda say is "smearing around its bruised secrets?"
3. In Sonnet XX, what two opposing concepts does Neruda use to describe Matilde?
4. In Sonnet XIV, what does Neruda say Italians call Matilde?
5. In Sonnet XLI, what month does Neruda associate with "rough times?"
Short Essay Questions
1. Neruda says that "everything alive has its two sides," including love. In Sonnet XLIV, what are the two sides of Neruda's love for Matilde? Why are both sides important?
2. Why does Neruda's description of Matilde's laugh contrast so strongly with her physical appearance in Sonnet L?
3. What gives Neruda and Matilde the "eternal life of the Natural" in Sonnet XLVIII?
4. Why does Neruda give Matilde the title "The One Who Puts Things in Order" in Sonnet XXXI?
5. In Sonnet VII, what causes Neruda's emotions to burst forth like "geysers flooding from deep in its vault?"
6. What brings night and day to Neruda in Sonnet XXXV?
7. In his dedication, how does Neruda compare his poems to those of other poets?
8. What imagery does Neruda use to compare Matilde to bread in Sonnet XIII?
9. In what manner does Neruda say he loves Matilde in Sonnet XVII?
10. What are some aspects of Matilde's ugliness and beauty does Neruda list in Sonnet XX?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose at least three recurring motifs that appear throughout Neruda's works. Explore the significance of each recurring motif, including any symbolism associated with the motif. Support all assertions with examples from the text.
Essay Topic 2
In many of Neruda's sonnets, particularly those near the end of the 100 Sonnets, Neruda deals extensively with the concept of death. How does the author view death? What are his wishes for himself if Matilde dies before he does? What are his wishes for Matilde should he die first? What does he believe will happen to the souls of the two lovers after their deaths? Use quotes from the sonnets to support any assertions.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout his 100 Sonnets, Neruda makes extensive use of metaphor and conceit to describe certain concepts or objects that are important to him. Analyze Neruda's use of metaphor and conceit throughout the text, using examples from at least at least four different sonnets. What does Neruda achieve by using metaphor and conceit instead of literal descriptions of the described object or concept? Use quotes from the book to support all assertions.
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