CSET Spanish Subtest 2 | 100%
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Guide
• 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
B. the different interests and goals of social classes within the rigid class
structure of Mexican society
C. the resistance of the country's disparate geographical regions to
uniting under a central government following independence
D. the existence of large populations of indigenous and mixed-blood
people with diverse cultural traditions -✓✓( D )
Mexico is multi ethnic nation. The country's 56 distinct indigenous
people (pueblos indios) form a sizable portion of the population, and 13
of Mexico's 31 states are considered "eminent indigenous" by the
National Indigenous Institute. Within these areas, distinct patterns of
speech, social institutions, and cultural identities remained strong into
and throughout the twentieth century. Generations of intermarriage
between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples has added to Mexico's
rich cultural diversity.
Correct Answers | High Score
Guide
• 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
B. the different interests and goals of social classes within the rigid class
structure of Mexican society
C. the resistance of the country's disparate geographical regions to
uniting under a central government following independence
D. the existence of large populations of indigenous and mixed-blood
people with diverse cultural traditions -✓✓( D )
Mexico is multi ethnic nation. The country's 56 distinct indigenous
people (pueblos indios) form a sizable portion of the population, and 13
of Mexico's 31 states are considered "eminent indigenous" by the
National Indigenous Institute. Within these areas, distinct patterns of
speech, social institutions, and cultural identities remained strong into
and throughout the twentieth century. Generations of intermarriage
between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples has added to Mexico's
rich cultural diversity.
