Silva
Definition
Silva is a type of poetic form that originated in Spain during the Renaissance. It consists of unrhymed lines with varying syllable counts and can have both end-stopped and enjambment lines.
Related terms
Soneto: A sonnet is a 14-line poem with specific rhyme schemes, usually written in iambic pentameter.
Oda: An ode is a lyrical poem characterized by its formal structure and elevated tone, often praising someone or something.
Romance: A romance is a narrative poem consisting of octosyllabic verses with an alternating rhyme scheme.
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AP Spanish Literature - 4.1 “En una tempestad” – José María Heredia
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