Understanding La Décima Espinela

What is the total number of lines in a décima?

• 10

• 8

• 12

• 15

How many syllables are there in each line of a décima?

• 8 syllables per line

• 6 syllables per line

• 10 syllables per line

• 12 syllables per line

What is the rhyme scheme of a décima?

• ABABCCDDDC

• ABABCDCDDC

• AABBAACCDD

• ABBAACCDDC

Can a décima be written in any language?

• A décima can only be written in Spanish.

• A décima must follow a specific cultural tradition.

• Yes, a décima can be written in any language.

• A décima is restricted to poetic forms in English.

What is the main theme often found in décimas?

• Nature and the environment

• Fantasy and mythology

• Historical events and figures

• Love and human experience

Is a décima a type of poem or a story?

• A décima is a type of essay.

• A décima is a type of poem.

• A décima is a type of short story.

• A décima is a type of novel.

What is the first line of a décima called?

• quatrain

• haiku

• sonnet

• octava

How many rhymes are used in a décima?

• 10

• 5

• 3

• 7

What type of meter is commonly used in a décima?

• pentasyllabic

• heptasyllabic

• octosyllabic

• dodecasyllabic

Who is a famous poet known for writing décimas?

• Octavio Paz

• Pablo Neruda

• Gabriela Mistral

• José Martí