Once the rhythm is established and the syllables counted, the verses can be classified based on the number of poetic syllables they contain. Here is a list of the classifications.

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Task 1. Define. Define the following terms based on the classification chart and the section on page 129 of the main text.

1.			el verso de arte mayor:
2.			el verso de arte menor:

Task 2. Scan for Information.

3.			According to the authors, four types of verses are particularly important in Spanish poetry. Scan pages 128-129 to determine what they are, and put a star next to them in the classification chart.

Task 3. Define and Explain. Define the four types of verses you just identified and explain why they are important.

4.			verso heptasílabo:
5.			verso octosílabo:
6.			verso endecasílabo:
7.			verso alejandrino:

Task 4. Classify. Now write what type each verse is in the following poem, based on the number of syllables.

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