--- title: "Unit 1 – La época medieval - AP Spanish Literature" description: "Review Unit 1 – La época medieval for AP Spanish Literature with Fiveable study guides and practice resources." canonical: "https://fiveable.me/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1" type: "unit" subject: "AP Spanish Literature" unit: "Unit 1 – La época medieval" --- # Unit 1 – La época medieval - AP Spanish Literature ## Overview Review Unit 1 – La época medieval for AP Spanish Literature with Fiveable study guides and practice resources. ## Study Guides - [1.2 “Romance de la pérdida de Alhama” – Anónimo](/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1/romance-de-la-perdida-de-alhama-anonimo/study-guide/Gt5ix4ocbzSlM9ygTIxT) - [1.1 Conde Lucanor, Exemplo XXXV – Don Juan Manuel](/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1/conde-lucanor-exemplo-xxxv-don-juan-manuel/study-guide/jTF3dIHQx46u22urOFu1) ## FAQs ### What topics are covered in AP SpLit Unit 1? AP SpLit Unit 1 covers 2 topics from medieval Spanish literature: **1.1 Conde Lucanor: "Exemplo XXXV"** by Don Juan Manuel, a foundational example of didactic prose, and **1.2 "Romance de la pérdida de Alhama"** by Anónimo, a classic medieval ballad. Together they show how early Spanish literature explored personal behavior, religion, and social values. See everything for this unit at [/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1](/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1). ### What's on the AP SpLit Unit 1 progress check (MCQ and FRQ)? The AP SpLit Unit 1 progress check pulls questions directly from the two medieval texts: Conde Lucanor "Exemplo XXXV" and "Romance de la pérdida de Alhama." The MCQ section tests close reading of these texts in Spanish, while the FRQ section asks you to analyze literary devices, themes, and cultural context. Knowing the didactic structure of Don Juan Manuel and the ballad form of the romance will help you on both parts. Find matched practice for this progress check at [/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1](/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1). ### How do I practice AP SpLit Unit 1 FRQs? AP SpLit Unit 1 FRQs are built around Conde Lucanor "Exemplo XXXV" and "Romance de la pérdida de Alhama." Typical prompts ask you to analyze a specific literary device (like the frame narrative in Don Juan Manuel or the repetition and lament in the romance), connect the text to a cultural or historical context, or compare it to another work. To practice, write timed responses in Spanish that open with a clear argument, cite specific lines, and explain their significance. You can find FRQ practice prompts and study guides at [/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1](/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1). ### Where can I find AP SpLit Unit 1 practice questions? For AP SpLit Unit 1 practice questions, including MCQ and practice test sets, the best starting point is the unit page at [/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1](/ap-spanish-lit/unit-1). There you'll find multiple-choice questions on Conde Lucanor and "Romance de la pérdida de Alhama" that mirror the close-reading format of the real AP exam. Practicing with passage-based MCQs on these two texts is the most direct way to prepare. ### How should I study AP SpLit Unit 1? Start by reading Conde Lucanor "Exemplo XXXV" and "Romance de la pérdida de Alhama" in Spanish, noting literary devices, tone, and cultural context as you go. For Don Juan Manuel, focus on the frame narrative structure and the moral lesson. For the romance, pay attention to the ballad form, repetition, and the historical loss of Alhama. Then practice writing short analytical paragraphs in Spanish that connect a specific textual detail to a broader theme like religion, honor, or social values. Reviewing vocabulary for literary analysis (narrador, recurso literario, contexto histórico) will also sharpen your FRQ responses. 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